math homework for collage algebra

Question

Roots can either be represented by radical signs or by fractional exponents. For example, writing the exponent in the format 1/7, would indicate that we mean the 7th root.

Instead of using a radical sign, a fourth root could be written with an exponent of 

Answer 1

The seventh root of x can be written as x^1/7

The fourth root of x can be written as x^1/4

Answer: 1/4