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: 56

Answer

$\dfrac{1}{x^{4}}$

Work Step by Step

When we raise a power to a power, we simply multiply the two powers together: \begin{align*} (x^{-\frac{4}{7}})^{7}&= x^{-\frac{4}{7}({7})}\\ &=x^{-\frac{28}{7}}\\ &=x^{-4} \end{align*} Simplified expressions should not haven negative exponents. To get rid of the negative exponent, use the rule $a^{-m}=\frac{1}{a^m}$ to obtain: $$x^{-4}=\frac{1}{x^{4}}$$
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