So, what is the pattern? For positive integers a and b: (x^a)^b

(x^b)^a

Step-by-step explanation:

the inverse of a monomial with an exponent raised to another power will give the same product if you flip the exponents.

answer: a.   one is a factor of every whole number since every number is divisible by itself.

f(x) = - 2/3x + 5; f(5/2)

substitute 5/2 in for x:

f(5/2) = -2/3(5/2) + 5

simplify the right side:

f(5/2) = -5/3 + 5

f(5/2) = 10/3

answer:

f(5/2) = 10/3

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