Question

Simplify the following expression.X^1/3 * X^1/5

Answer 1

`X^{(8)/(15)}`

Explanation:

`X^(1)/(3) * X^(1)/(5) =`

To multiply two powers with the same base, write the base and add the exponents.

`= X^{(1)/(3) + (1)/(5)}`

`= X^{(5)/(15) + (3)/(15)}`

`= X^{(8)/(15)}`