Q. Express the following fraction in simplest form using only positive exponents.5(d4)32d4Answer:
Identify Base and Exponents: Identify the base and the exponents in the fraction.We have the fraction (2d4)/(5(d4)3). The base in the numerator is d with an exponent of 4. In the denominator, we have d with an exponent of 4 raised to the power of 3.
Apply Power of Power Rule: Apply the power of a power rule to the denominator.The power of a power rule states that (am)n=am∗n. Therefore, (d4)3=d4∗3=d12.
Rewrite with Simplified Denominator: Rewrite the fraction with the simplified denominator.Now we have (5d122d4).
Simplify by Canceling Factors: Simplify the fraction by canceling out common factors. Since d4 is a factor in both the numerator and the denominator, we can divide both by d4. This gives us 5d12−42=5d82.
Check for Further Simplification: Check for any further simplification. There are no common numerical factors between 2 and 5, and the exponents are already positive. Therefore, the fraction is in its simplest form.
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