I need some help in simplifying a problem

[bucknaged]

(49x^8 y^-2 z^6)1/2

power of 49

I can't seem to be able to paste the problem with using word equation editor.

Hopefully this works

 

[wjm11]

I need some help in simplifying a problem

(49x^8 y^-2 z^6)1/2

power of 49

Not sure what you mean by "power of 49." It is important to recognize that 49 = 7^2.

Also, a basic property of exponents: ((a^b)(c^d))^e = (a^be)(c^de).

That should get you started.

BTW, I'm guessing that the "1/2" on the end is supposed to be an exponent(?). Please correct me if I'm mistaken.