Which of the following is equivalent to
a.6
b.8
c.12
d.64

Answer:
b 8
Step-by-step explanation:
We know that a^b^c = a^(b*c)
16 ^ 3/2 ^ 1/2
16 ^(3/2*1/2)
16^3/4
Replace 16 by 2^4
2^4 ^3/4
2^(4*3/4)
2 ^3
8
Answer:
B. 8
Step-by-step explanation:
First, apply the exponent rule and multiply 3/2 by 1/2 to get 3/4.
Then, factor the number 16 to get 2^4.
Next, use the exponent rule again and multiply 4 by 3/4 and get 12/4.
Then, simplify that to get 3.
Now, you have 2^3.
Simplify that and you have 8.