Q. Which of the following is equivalent to (2x)3 ?Choose 1 answer:(A) 6x(B) 6x3(C) 8x(D) 83x
Simplify expression using laws of exponents: We need to simplify the expression (2x)3 using the laws of exponents.According to the laws of exponents, (am)n=am∗n.So, (2x)3=2x∗3.
Perform multiplication inside the exponent: Now we perform the multiplication inside the exponent.x×3=3x.So, 2(x×3)=23x.
Compare simplified expression with given choices: We compare the simplified expression with the given choices.23x matches with choice (D) 83x.However, we need to verify if 23x is indeed equal to 83x.We know that 8 is 2 raised to the power of 3, i.e., 8=23.So, 23x is not equal to 83x because 83x would imply 83x1, which is not the same as 23x.
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