Question

When multiplying rational exponents with the same base, how should a student apply the rules for exponents to evaluate the expression (?)),
Multiply the exponents to give 8
Find the ninth root of 8 and raise that answer to the tenth power.
Multiply the exponents to give 8 Find the tenth root of 8 and raise that answer to the ninth power.
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Add the exponents to give 8. Find the cube root of 8 and raise that answer to the seventh power.
Add the exponents to give 8. Find the seventh root of 8 and raise that answer to the third power.

Answer 1

It’s 4 ghjkkj yeah I think