simplify this equation

Question

32^(4/5) Simplify 

Answer 1

You use change of base.

 

32 = 2⁵

 

(2⁵)^4/5

 

 

Then use power raise to a power rule.

 

2^5(4/5) =

 

2⁴ =

 

16

Answer 2

32^4/5

(32^1/5)⁴

2⁴

16