Answer
b. subtract
Work Step by Step
To simply $\frac{x^{\frac{2}{3}}}{{x^{\frac{1}{5}}}}$, we can subtract the exponents using the quotient rule.
$x^{\frac{2}{3}-\frac{1}{5}}=x^{\frac{10}{15}-\frac{3}{15}}=x^{\frac{7}{15}}$
Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)
by Martin-Gay, Elayn
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0321785045
ISBN 13:
978-0-32178-504-6
Chapter 7 - Section 7.3 - Simplifying Radical Expressions - Vocabulary, Readiness & Video Check - Page 432: 6
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