Algebra 2 Common Core

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133186024
ISBN 13: 978-0-13318-602-4

Chapter 6 - Radical Functions and Rational Exponents - 6-7 Inverse Relations and Functions - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 412: 77

Answer

$B$

Work Step by Step

We're raising fractions to a power, and then raising this value to a power. When raising a power to a power, we keep the base and multiply the powers. This goes for the numerator as well as the denominator. Let's rewrite the problems to reflect this: $a^{(2/3)(2)}b^{(3/4)(2)}$ Multiply the exponents: $a^{4/3}b^{6/4}$ Reduce fractions in the exponent by dividing numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor: $a^{4/3}b^{3/2}$ This answer corresponds to option $B$.
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