Q. Express the following fraction in simplest form, only using positive exponents.(−4t5)43c5t−5Answer:
Identify Given Expression: Write down the given expression and identify negative exponents.The given expression is (3c5t−5)/((−4t5)4).We can see that t−5 is a negative exponent.
Apply Negative Exponent Rule: Apply the negative exponent rule to move t−5 to the denominator.According to the negative exponent rule, a−n=an1. We apply this to t−5.(3c5t−5)/((−4t5)4) becomes (3c5)/(t5(−4t5)4).
Simplify Denominator: Simplify the denominator.We need to simplify (−4t5)4. When raising a power to a power, we multiply the exponents, and when raising a product to a power, we raise each factor to the power.(−4t5)4=(−4)4×(t5)4=256×t20.
Substitute Simplified Denominator: Substitute the simplified denominator back into the expression.Now we have (3c5)/(t5⋅256⋅t20).
Combine T Terms: Combine the t terms in the denominator.Since t5×t20=t5+20=t25, we can combine them.The expression now is (3c5)/(256×t25).
Simplify Fraction: Simplify the fraction by canceling out any common factors if possible.There are no common factors between the numerator and the denominator, so the expression is already in its simplest form.The final answer is (3c5)/(256×t25).
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