Answer: Choice B

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Explanation:
The two rules we use are


When applying the first rule to the expression your teacher gave you, we can say that:

Then applying the second rule lets us say

Therefore,

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In short, we just multiplied each exponent inside by the outer exponent 1/2.
So that explains why the exponents go from {1/4,16} to {1/8,8} for x and y in that exact order.
B the answer is b because yiu do like add e square 27 +* 9 + x = 8 -/273/73
1. 2.00/64=3.125 cents per oz
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