(x+5)1/2=(5-2x)1/4 This equation has two different rational exponents, 1/2 and 1/4 . The inverse powers for these two rational exponents would be 2 and 4, respectively. Will raising both sides to the 2nd power eliminate both rational exponents? Explain.

Raising both sides to the second power will eliminate only one rational exponent

Step-by-step explanation:

we have

If raising both sides to the 2nd power

Remember the property of exponents

so

Multiply the exponents

Simplify

therefore

Raising both sides to the second power will eliminate only one rational exponent

To eliminate both rational exponents,  both sides must be raised to the fourth power

so

simplify

a line is an defined derm because it

a)contains an infinite number of points b) can be used to create other geometric shapes c)describes something that does not have width or depth d) is a term that does not have a formal definition. a line is an undefined term because it: contains an infinite number of points.