Q. Evaluate the left hand side to find the value of a in the equation in simplest form.x43x3=xaAnswer:
Multiply Exponents: We are given the equation x43×x3=xa and we need to find the value of a. According to the properties of exponents, when we multiply two expressions with the same base, we add their exponents.Calculation: x43×x3=x43+3
Add Exponents: Now we need to add the exponents. The exponent 3 can be written as 12/4 to have a common denominator with 3/4.Calculation: 43+412=415
Final Exponent: After adding the exponents, we get the new exponent for x.Calculation: x(3/4+12/4)=x15/4So, a=15/4.
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