How do you write #root8(15)^3# in rational exponent notation?

1 Answer
Oct 5, 2016

#root8(15)^3 = 15^(3/8)#

The root becomes the denominator and the index becomes the numerator

Explanation:

"Rational" means in the form of a fraction. #a/b " "b!=0#

Recall: one of the laws of indices: #rootq(x^p) = x^(p/q)#

The root becomes the denominator and the index becomes the numerator

Apply the law given above.

#root8(15)^3 = 15^(3/8)#

The root becomes the denominator and the index becomes the numerator