Q. 3a5l2⋅a2bWhich expression is equivalent to the product for all a>0 ?Choose 1 answer:(A) 3a3bl2(B) 3ba7l2(C) 3bl2(D) 3a3bl2
Identify properties of exponents: Write down the given expression and identify the properties of exponents that can be used to simplify it.Given expression: (a5l2)/(3)⋅(b)/(a2)Properties of exponents to use: - When multiplying powers with the same base, add the exponents.- When dividing powers with the same base, subtract the exponents.
Apply properties of exponents: Apply the properties of exponents to simplify the expression.Simplify the expression by dividing the powers of 'a':3⋅a2a5⋅b⋅l2Now, divide the powers of 'a' by subtracting the exponents:a5−2⋅b⋅l2/3This simplifies to:3a3⋅b⋅l2
Simplify expression by dividing powers of 'a': Write the simplified expression in the form of the answer choices.The simplified expression is:3a3⋅b⋅l2This matches answer choice (D).
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