Q. Express the following fraction in simplest form, only using positive exponents.(3j−2r5)−115r9Answer:
Write Expression, Identify Exponent: Write down the given expression and identify the negative exponent.The given expression is (15r9)/((3j−2r5)−1).We need to simplify this expression and express it with only positive exponents.
Apply Negative Exponent Rule: Apply the negative exponent rule to the denominator.The negative exponent rule states that a−n=an1. We will apply this rule to the denominator.(3j−2r5)−115r9=(15r9)(3j−2r5)
Simplify Expression, Apply Rule: Simplify the expression by applying the negative exponent rule to j−2. We will now convert j−2 to its positive exponent form. (15r9)∗(3j−2r5)=(15r9)∗(3∗(1/j2)∗r5)
Multiply Terms: Multiply the terms.Now we multiply the terms together.(15r9)⋅(3⋅(j21)⋅r5)=15⋅3⋅r9⋅r5/j2
Combine Like Terms: Combine the like terms.We will combine the r terms by adding their exponents since they have the same base.15×3×r9+5/j2=45×r14/j2
Write Final Expression: Write the final simplified expression.The final expression in simplest form with only positive exponents is:j245r14
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