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which of the following best describes 4^2/3? a. sq root of 16, b. cube root of 4, c. sq root of four, d. cube root of 16

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Answer: D) cube root of 16

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Step-by-step explanation:

The rule we use is


x^(m/n) = \sqrt[n]{x^m}

In this case, x = 4, m = 2 and n = 3.

So,


x^(m/n) = \sqrt[n]{x^m}\\\\\\4^(2/3) = \sqrt[3]{4^2}\\\\\\4^(2/3) = \sqrt[3]{16}\\\\\\

Showing that the original expression turns into the cube root of 16.

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