Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 7 - Section7.2 - Rational Exponents - Vocabulary, Readiness & Video Check - Page 424: 11

Answer

One way to simplify a radical of a variable (that is raised to a power) is to make the radical a fractional power.

Work Step by Step

After this, you would then simplify the combined fraction and evaluate the expression as normal.
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