Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 7 - Section7.2 - Rational Exponents - Vocabulary, Readiness & Video Check - Page 424: 5

Answer

c. multiply

Work Step by Step

To simply $x^{\frac{2}{3}}\times x^{\frac{1}{5}}$, we can multiply the exponents using the power rule. $(x^{\frac{2}{3}})^{\frac{1}{5}}=x^{(\frac{2}{3}\times\frac{1}{5})}=x^{\frac{2}{15}}$
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