Q. Express the following fraction in simplest form using only positive exponents.(4z)45z6Answer:
Apply Power Rule: Simplify the expression by applying the power rule for exponents.The power rule states that a*b)^n = a^n * b^n\. In this case, we can apply the rule in reverse to the denominator \$4z)^4\ to separate the exponent over \$4 and z.(5z6)/((4z)4)=(5z6)/(44∗z4)
Calculate Value: Calculate the value of 44. 44=4×4×4×4=256So, the expression becomes (256×z45z6).
Use Quotient Rule: Divide the terms with the same base using the quotient rule for exponents.The quotient rule states that an/am=a(n−m) when n > m. Here, we have z6/z4, which simplifies to z(6−4)=z2.So, the expression simplifies to (5z2)/256.
Check for Simplification: Check if the fraction can be simplified further.Since 5 and 256 have no common factors other than 1, the fraction is already in its simplest form.
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