00:03The Nth root of a number raised to the power of M
00:07Is equal to the number raised to the power of M divided by N
00:10We will apply this formula to our exercise
00:27When there's a fraction in the exponent, both the numerator and the denominator will be raised to the power
00:36Apply this formula to our exercise
00:40Simplify wherever possible
00:48This is the solution
Step-by-Step Solution
To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:
Step 1: Simplify 6b12 using fractional exponent form.
Step 2: Simplify the expression (b1)2 using negative exponents.
Step 3: Combine and simplify the entire expression.
Now, let's work through each step:
Step 1: Simplify 6b12.
The expression 6b12 can be rewritten using fractional exponents as b12/6=b2.
Step 2: Simplify (b1)2.
The expression (b1)2 simplifies using negative exponents: b−2.
Step 3: Combine the simplified expressions and the original variable a.
Combine all components as follows: b2⋅b−2⋅a.
Using the property xm⋅xn=xm+n, we have: b2+(−2)⋅a=b0⋅a.
Since b0=1 (by the zero exponent rule), the expression simplifies to: a.