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Simplifying and Using Exponent Properties
Apply the properties of exponents to simplify these two expressions involving rational powers.
ⓐ :
- Apply the Product Property in the numerator. Add the exponents: . The expression becomes .
- Apply the Quotient Property. Subtract the denominator's exponent from the numerator's exponent: .
- Simplify. , so the result is .
ⓑ :
- Apply the Quotient Property inside the parentheses. Subtract exponents for like bases:
- For :
- For : The expression becomes .
- Apply the Product to a Power Property. Distribute the outer exponent: .
- Simplify each factor.
- The factor simplifies to .
The final result is since all powers are positive.
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