Question

Question: Can it be simplified? If NO, explain why. If YES, simplify completely or rewrite as a simplified radical expression. SHOW ALL WORK.
Expression: (x^4y)^2/3
Please help me with this!

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

1) Use multiplication distributive property $(xy)^a=x^ay^a$

= $\frac{(x^4)^2y^2}{3}$

2) Use Power rule $(x^a)^b = x^{ab}$

= $\frac{x^8y^2}{3}$