Q. Express the following fraction in simplest form using only positive exponents.4(t2)312t8Answer:
Simplify Fraction: Simplify the fraction by dividing the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common factor.The greatest common factor of 12 and 4 is 4. Divide both the numerator and the denominator by 4.4(t2)312t8=412t8/(t2)3= 3t8/t6
Divide by Common Factor: Simplify the expression by using the laws of exponents.When dividing like bases, subtract the exponents.3t8/(t6)=3t8−6=3t2
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