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When simplified, the expression (x ^1/8) (x^3/8)  is 12. Which is a possible value of x?

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the possible value of x is 144
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(x ^1/8) (x^3/8) = x^4/8=x^1/2 = 12, x = 12^2 = 144

x=144
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