Question

simplify the expression. (3x^3/4)(8x^1/2) @misty1212

Answer 1

is this a multiplication?

Answer 2

yes

Answer 3

\[\huge 3x^{\frac{3}{4}}\times 8x^{\frac{1}{2}}\]?

Answer 4

\[3\times 8=24\] is a start
then add up the exponents \[\frac{3}{4}+\frac{1}{2}=\frac{3}{4}+\frac{2}{5}=\frac{5}{4}\]

Answer 5

final answer \[\huge 24x^{\frac{5}{4}}\]