Use the properties of exponents to simplify. Write with positive exponents.
-$\left( b ^ { 5 } \right) ^ { 2 / 5 }$
A) $b ^ { 2 / 25 }$
B) $b ^ { 7 / 5 }$
C) $b ^ { 2 }$
D) $b ^ { 1 / 2 }$

Name: Use the properties of exponents to simplify. Write with positive exponents. -$\left( b ^ { 5 } \right) ^ { 2 / 5 }$ A) $b ^ { 2 / 25 }$ B) $b ^ { 7 / 5 }$ C) $b ^ { 2 }$ D) $b ^ { 1 / 2 }$
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When you raise a power to another power, you multiply the exponents. So, $(b^5)^{2/5} = b^{(5*2/5)} = b^2$.

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