Question

Simplify open parentheses x to the 5 eighths power close parentheses to the 2 thirds power.

x to the 7 elevenths power
x to the 1 over 24 power
x to the 31 over 24 power
x to the 5 twelfths power

Answer 1

recall, a power of something raised to a power, you multiply the powers to simplify

Answer 2

\[(a^b)^c = a^{b*c}\]

Answer 3

so 5 times 8 times 3 times 2 ?

Answer 4

or is that wrong

Answer 5

says it is 2/3

Answer 6

(x^5/8)^2/3

Answer 7

[x ^ (5/8)]^(2/3)

Answer 8

ya

Answer 9

yes that is the problem, apply the exponent property and simplify

Answer 10

\[\large (x^{5/8})^{2/3}\]

Answer 11

@LynFran

Answer 12

i dont knew what to multiply

Answer 13

multiply the powers and leave the base (which is x)