Which expression is equivalent to

The answer is B.

Step-by-step explanation:

First, use the power of a product property:

Recall that something to a fractional power is simply the root of that number.

Thus...

Now, simply simplify (use a calculator if necessary for the first one):

B is the correct answer.

x = 17

step-by-step explanation:

1st step: isolate x.

24 - 3x = -27

-24         -24

-3x   =   -51

2nd step: divide.

-3x     =   -51

  3             3

  x       =     17

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