Question

Simplify each expression.

1.) (b^ 1/6)^3 b^1/6

2.) (2x^-3)^2 (0.2x)^2

3.) (3^7)^2 (3^-4)^3

Answer 1

(b^ 1/6)^3 = b^(1/6 * 3) = b^(1/2)

b^(1/2) * b^(1/6) = b^(1/2 + 1/6) = b^(2/3)

Do the others in like wise.

Just do them step by step, multiplying or adding exponents.