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Which expression is equivalent to (x^1/4 y ^16)^1/2?

Which expression is equivalent to (x^1/4 y ^16)^1/2?-example-1
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Answer: Choice B

Reason: Multiply the outer exponent 1/2 by each exponent inside the parenthesis.

1/2 * 1/4 = 1/8

16 * 1/2 = 8

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