Q. (w−3)5−(w−3)2Which of the following is equivalent to the given expression?Choose 1 answer:(A) (w−3)3(B) w5−w2−252(C) (w−3)2(w−3)3(D) (w−3)2((w−3)3−1)
Understand the Expression: To solve the given problem, we first need to understand the expression and what is being asked. The expression is (w−3)5−(w−3)2. We are asked to find an equivalent expression among the given options.
Factor Common Base: We recognize that both terms in the expression have a common base of w−3 but with different exponents. This suggests that we might be able to factor the expression using properties of exponents.
Apply Exponent Property: We apply the property of exponents that states am−an=an(am−n−1) to the given expression. Here, a=(w−3), m=5, and n=2. So, we get (w−3)2((w−3)5−2−1).
Simplify Inside Parentheses: Simplifying the expression inside the parentheses gives us (w−3)2((w−3)3−1). This matches one of the given options directly.
Find Equivalent Expression: Therefore, the equivalent expression to the given expression (w−3)5−(w−3)2 is (w−3)2((w−3)3−1), which corresponds to option (D).
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