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Express [3]xy⁻³ as a positive power of xy.

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x13y\frac{x^{\frac{1}{3}}}{y}

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10210\sqrt{2}

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  1. Express xy−33\sqrt[3]{xy^{-3}} as a positive power of xyxy.

    First, rewrite the cube root as a fractional exponent:

    xy−33=(xy−3)13\sqrt[3]{xy^{-3}} = (xy^{-3})^{\frac{1}{3}}

    Apply the exponent 13\frac{1}{3} to each term inside the parentheses:

    (x)13(y−3)13(x)^{\frac{1}{3}} (y^{-3})^{\frac{1}{3}}

    Simplify the exponents:

    x13y−3×13x^{\frac{1}{3}} y^{-3 \times \frac{1}{3}} x13y−1x^{\frac{1}{3}} y^{-1}

    To express this as a positive power of xyxy, we need to handle the y−1y^{-1} term.
    Recall that y−1=1yy^{-1} = \frac{1}{y}.
    So, the expression becomes:

    x13⋅1y=x13yx^{\frac{1}{3}} \cdot \frac{1}{y} = \frac{x^{\frac{1}{3}}}{y}

    The question asks for a positive power of xyxy. Let's re-evaluate the initial interpretation.
    If the question means to express the entire term (xy−3)(xy^{-3}) as a single base raised to a power, then the first step is correct:

    (xy−3)13(xy^{-3})^{\frac{1}{3}}

    This is already a positive power of the base (xy−3)(xy^{-3}). However, the phrasing "positive power of xyxy" suggests the base should be xyxy.
    Let's try to manipulate x13y−1x^{\frac{1}{3}} y^{-1} to have a base of xyxy.
    We can write y−1y^{-1} as (y3)−13(y^3)^{-\frac{1}{3}}.
    This doesn't seem to lead to a simple positive power of xyxy.

    Let's assume the question meant to express the entire expression with positive powers, and possibly group xx and yy if possible.

    (xy−3)13=x13y−1(xy^{-3})^{\frac{1}{3}} = x^{\frac{1}{3}} y^{-1}

    To make the power of yy positive, we move it to the denominator:

    x13y−1=x13yx^{\frac{1}{3}} y^{-1} = \frac{x^{\frac{1}{3}}}{y}

    This is expressed with positive powers, but not as a single positive power of xyxy.

    Let's consider if the question implies (xy)−3(xy)^{-3} inside the root. The image clearly shows xy−3xy^{-3}.
    If the question intends for the final answer to be in the form (xy)k(xy)^k for some positive kk:
    We have x13y−1x^{\frac{1}{3}} y^{-1}.
    We know (xy)k=xkyk(xy)^k = x^k y^k.
    If k=13k = \frac{1}{3}, then (xy)13=x13y13(xy)^{\frac{1}{3}} = x^{\frac{1}{3}} y^{\frac{1}{3}}. This is not x13y−1x^{\frac{1}{3}} y^{-1}.
    If k=−1k = -1, then (xy)−1=x−1y−1(xy)^{-1} = x^{-1} y^{-1}. This is not x13y−1x^{\frac{1}{3}} y^{-1}.

    Given the phrasing "as a positive power of xyxy", it's possible there's a slight misinterpretation or the question is tricky.
    Let's stick to the most direct interpretation of "positive power" meaning the exponent itself is positive.
    The expression is (xy−3)13(xy^{-3})^{\frac{1}{3}}. The exponent 13\frac{1}{3} is positive. The base is xy−3xy^{-3}.
    If the question implies the base must be xyxy, then x13y−1x^{\frac{1}{3}}y^{-1} cannot be written as (xy)k(xy)^k for a single kk.

    However, if the question means to express the entire term with positive exponents and then simplify, we have:

    x13y\frac{x^{\frac{1}{3}}}{y}

    This is the most simplified form with positive exponents. It is not a single power of xyxy.

    Let's re-read carefully: "Express xy−33\sqrt[3]{xy^{-3}} as a positive power of xyxy."
    This implies the final form should be (xy)k(xy)^k where k>0k > 0.
    Let's assume there might be a typo in the question and it meant (xy)−33\sqrt[3]{(xy)^{-3}}.
    If it was (xy)−33\sqrt[3]{(xy)^{-3}}:

    ((xy)−3)13=(xy)−3×13=(xy)−1((xy)^{-3})^{\frac{1}{3}} = (xy)^{-3 \times \frac{1}{3}} = (xy)^{-1}

    This is not a positive power.

    Let's assume it meant (xy)33\sqrt[3]{(xy)^3}.
    If it was (xy)33\sqrt[3]{(xy)^3}:

    ((xy)3)13=(xy)3×13=(xy)1((xy)^3)^{\frac{1}{3}} = (xy)^{3 \times \frac{1}{3}} = (xy)^1

    This is a positive power of xyxy. But the question clearly shows xy−3xy^{-3}.

    Given the exact expression xy−33\sqrt[3]{xy^{-3}}:

    (xy−3)13=x13y−1(xy^{-3})^{\frac{1}{3}} = x^{\frac{1}{3}} y^{-1}

    It is not possible to write x13y−1x^{\frac{1}{3}} y^{-1} in the form (xy)k(xy)^k where kk is a single positive power.
    The most direct interpretation of "positive power" is that the exponent itself is positive.
    The expression (xy−3)13(xy^{-3})^{\frac{1}{3}} has a positive power 13\frac{1}{3}.
    So, the answer could be the expression itself.

    However, if the question implies that all individual powers must be positive, then y−1y^{-1} must be changed.
    Let's assume the question is asking to express it in the form xaybx^a y^b where aa and bb are positive, and then group it if possible.
    x13y−1=x13y1x^{\frac{1}{3}} y^{-1} = \frac{x^{\frac{1}{3}}}{y^1}.
    This form has yy with a positive power in the denominator.

    Let's consider the possibility that the question is asking for the entire expression to be raised to a positive power, and the base itself might contain negative powers.
    In that case, (xy−3)13(xy^{-3})^{\frac{1}{3}} is already a positive power of xy−3xy^{-3}.

    If the question means to express it as (xy)k(xy)^k where k>0k>0:
    Let x13y−1=(xy)k=xkykx^{\frac{1}{3}} y^{-1} = (xy)^k = x^k y^k.
    Then k=13k = \frac{1}{3} for xx, and k=−1k = -1 for yy. This is a contradiction.
    Therefore, it is not possible to express xy−33\sqrt[3]{xy^{-3}} as a single positive power of xyxy.

    There might be a misunderstanding of the question's intent or a typo in the question itself.
    If the question meant "Express x3y−33\sqrt[3]{x^3y^{-3}} as a positive power of xyxy":

    x3y−33=(x3y−3)13=x3×13y−3×13=x1y−1=xy\sqrt[3]{x^3y^{-3}} = (x^3y^{-3})^{\frac{1}{3}} = x^{3 \times \frac{1}{3}} y^{-3 \times \frac{1}{3}} = x^1 y^{-1} = \frac{x}{y}

    This is still not a positive power of xyxy.

    Let's assume the question meant "Express x3y33\sqrt[3]{x^3y^3} as a positive power of xyxy":

    x3y33=(x3y3)13=x3×13y3×13=x1y1=xy=(xy)1\sqrt[3]{x^3y^3} = (x^3y^3)^{\frac{1}{3}} = x^{3 \times \frac{1}{3}} y^{3 \times \frac{1}{3}} = x^1 y^1 = xy = (xy)^1

    This would be a positive power of xyxy. But the question clearly shows xy−3xy^{-3}.

    Given the exact wording and expression, the most straightforward interpretation of "positive power" is that the exponent of the entire expression is positive.
    So, (xy−3)13(xy^{-3})^{\frac{1}{3}} is a positive power of xy−3xy^{-3}.
    If the base must be xyxy, then it's not possible.

    Let's consider the possibility that the question is asking to express it in the form (xy)k(xy)^k where kk is positive, and the original expression might be simplified to that form.
    Since x13y−1x^{\frac{1}{3}}y^{-1} cannot be written as (xy)k(xy)^k, I will provide the simplified form with positive exponents for individual variables, as this is a common simplification task.

    Let's assume the question meant "Express xy−33\sqrt[3]{xy^{-3}} with positive exponents."

    xy−33=(xy−3)13=x13y−1=x13y\sqrt[3]{xy^{-3}} = (xy^{-3})^{\frac{1}{3}} = x^{\frac{1}{3}} y^{-1} = \frac{x^{\frac{1}{3}}}{y}

    This is the most simplified form with positive exponents. It is not a single power of xyxy.

    If the question is strictly asking for (xy)k(xy)^k where k>0k>0, and it's impossible, I should state that.
    However, in a test context, there's usually an expected answer.
    The phrase "positive power of xyxy" is the key.
    If it means (xy)k(xy)^k where k>0k>0:
    x13y−1=(xy)k  ⟹  x13y−1=xkykx^{\frac{1}{3}}y^{-1} = (xy)^k \implies x^{\frac{1}{3}}y^{-1} = x^k y^k.
    This implies k=13k = \frac{1}{3} and k=−1k = -1, which is a contradiction.
    Therefore, it cannot be expressed as a single positive power of xyxy.

    Let's consider if the question implies that the result should be a positive power of xyxy.
    If the question meant to express it as (xy)k(xy)^k where kk is positive, and the original expression is xy−33\sqrt[3]{xy^{-3}}.
    This is a common type of question where students are expected to manipulate the expression to fit the requested form.
    Since it's impossible to get (xy)k(xy)^k with k>0k>0, I will provide the simplified form with positive exponents for individual variables, as this is the closest simplification.

    Let's assume the question meant "Express xy−33\sqrt[3]{xy^{-3}} using positive exponents."

  2. Rewrite the cube root as a fractional exponent.

    xy−33=(xy−3)13\sqrt[3]{xy^{-3}} = (xy^{-3})^{\frac{1}{3}}
  3. Apply the exponent to each term inside the parentheses.

    x13(y−3)13=x13y−3×13=x13y−1x^{\frac{1}{3}} (y^{-3})^{\frac{1}{3}} = x^{\frac{1}{3}} y^{-3 \times \frac{1}{3}} = x^{\frac{1}{3}} y^{-1}
  4. Rewrite with positive exponents.

    x13y−1=x13yx^{\frac{1}{3}} y^{-1} = \frac{x^{\frac{1}{3}}}{y}

    This is the most simplified form with positive exponents. It is not a single positive power of xyxy.
    Given the strict wording, I must state that it cannot be expressed as a positive power of xyxy.
    However, if I must provide an answer, I will provide the simplified form with positive exponents.

    Let's consider the possibility that the question is asking for the expression to be written as a power of xyxy, and then ensure the final exponent is positive.
    If we want to write x13y−1x^{\frac{1}{3}}y^{-1} as (xy)k(xy)^k, we found it's not possible for a single kk.

    What if the question meant to express it as a power of xyxy where the exponent is positive, and it's a trick question?
    Or perhaps the question is poorly phrased.
    I will provide the simplified form with positive exponents, as this is a standard simplification.

    Let's try to force it into (xy)k(xy)^k.
    x13y−1=x13y13y−13y−1=(xy)13y−43x^{\frac{1}{3}}y^{-1} = x^{\frac{1}{3}}y^{\frac{1}{3}}y^{-\frac{1}{3}}y^{-1} = (xy)^{\frac{1}{3}} y^{-\frac{4}{3}}. This doesn't work.

    Given the ambiguity, I will provide the most simplified form with positive exponents, as this is a common requirement in such problems.

    Question 1: Express xy−33\sqrt[3]{xy^{-3}} as a positive power of xyxy.
    Working out:

    xy−33=(xy−3)13\sqrt[3]{xy^{-3}} = (xy^{-3})^{\frac{1}{3}} =x13(y−3)13= x^{\frac{1}{3}} (y^{-3})^{\frac{1}{3}} =x13y−1= x^{\frac{1}{3}} y^{-1}

    To express this with positive powers, we write y−1y^{-1} as 1y\frac{1}{y}:

    =x13y= \frac{x^{\frac{1}{3}}}{y}

    This expression cannot be written as a single positive power of xyxy. If the question implies that the final answer must be in the form (xy)k(xy)^k where k>0k>0, then this is not possible. However, if "positive power" refers to the individual exponents, then x13x^{\frac{1}{3}} is a positive power, and yy in the denominator is also a positive power. I will provide the simplified form.

    x13y\boxed{\frac{x^{\frac{1}{3}}}{y}}
  5. Evaluate

    823\sqrt[3]{8^2}.
    Working out:
    First, calculate 828^2:

    82=8×8=648^2 = 8 \times 8 = 64

    Now, find the cube root of 64:

    643\sqrt[3]{64}

    We need to find a number that, when multiplied by itself three times, equals 64.

    4×4×4=16×4=644 \times 4 \times 4 = 16 \times 4 = 64

    So, 643=4\sqrt[3]{64} = 4.

    Alternatively, using fractional exponents:

    823=(82)13=823\sqrt[3]{8^2} = (8^2)^{\frac{1}{3}} = 8^{\frac{2}{3}}

    Since 8=238 = 2^3:

    (23)23=23×23=22(2^3)^{\frac{2}{3}} = 2^{3 \times \frac{2}{3}} = 2^2 22=42^2 = 4 4\boxed{4}
  6. Simplify the surd

    200\sqrt{200}.
    Working out:
    To simplify a surd, find the largest perfect square factor of the number under the square root.
    The factors of 200 are: 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 20, 25, 40, 50, 100, 200.
    The perfect square factors are 1, 4, 25, 100.
    The largest perfect square factor is 100.
    Rewrite 200 as a product of 100 and another number:

    200=100×2200 = 100 \times 2

    Now, apply the property ab=a×b\sqrt{ab} = \sqrt{a} \times \sqrt{b}:

    200=100×2\sqrt{200} = \sqrt{100 \times 2} =100×2= \sqrt{100} \times \sqrt{2}

    Calculate the square root of 100:

    100=10\sqrt{100} = 10

    Substitute this back into the expression:

    10×2=10210 \times \sqrt{2} = 10\sqrt{2} 102\boxed{10\sqrt{2}}
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