Question 1
Is the expression x3•x3•x3 equivalent to x3•3•3? Why or why not? Explain your reasoning.
Question 2
Rewrite in simplest radical form 1x−36. Show each step of your process.
Question 3
Rewrite in simplest rational exponent form x • x4. Show each step of your process.
Question 4
Rewrite in simplest radical form x56x16. Show each step of your process.
Question 5
Which of the following expressions are equivalent? Justify your reasoning.
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1x−1
x5•x4•x210
x13•x13•x13
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