Factor Algebraic Expressions Containing Fractional and Negative Exponents
- $$( x + 3 ) ^ { 1 / 4 } + ( x + 3 ) ^ { 3 / 4 }$$

question 320

Multiple Choice

Factor Algebraic Expressions Containing Fractional and Negative Exponents
- $$( x + 3 ) ^ { 1 / 4 } + ( x + 3 ) ^ { 3 / 4 }$$

• A) \(( x + 3 ) ^ { 1 / 4 } \left( 1 + ( x + 3 ) ^ { 1 / 2 } \right)\)
• B) \(( x + 3 ) ^ { 1 / 2 } \left( 1 + ( x + 3 ) ^ { 3 / 2 } \right)\)
• C) \(( x + 3 ) ^ { 1 / 2 } \left( ( x + 3 ) ^ { 1 / 2 } + 1 \right)\)
• D) \(( x + 3 ) ^ { 1 / 2 } \left( 1 + ( x + 3 ) ^ { 1 / 4 } \right)\)

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