Algebra 2 Common Core

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Chapter 6 - Radical Functions and Rational Exponents - 6-4 Rational Exponents - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 386: 55

Answer

$\dfrac{1}{x^{2}}$

Work Step by Step

When we raise a power to a power, we simply multiply the two powers together: \begin{align*} (x^{\frac{2}{3}})^{-3}&= x^{\frac{2}{3}({-3})}\\ &=x^{-\frac{6}{3}}\\ &=x^{-2} \end{align*} Simplified expressions should not have negative exponents. To get rid of the negative exponent, use the rule $a^{-m} = \frac{1}{a^m}$ to obtain: $$x^{-2}=\frac{1}{x^{2}}$$
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