Q. Evaluate the left hand side to find the value of a in the equation in simplest form.x2x23=xaAnswer:
Use Exponent Property: To find the value of a, we need to use the property of exponents that states when you multiply powers with the same base, you add the exponents.Calculation: x2×x23=x2+23
Add Exponents: Now we add the exponents 2 and (3)/(2).Calculation: 2+(3)/(2)=(4)/(2)+(3)/(2)=(7)/(2)
Find Value of a: We have found the value of a by adding the exponents.Final Answer: a=27
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