Q. Express the following fraction in simplest form using only positive exponents.3(c3)33c7Answer:
Write Expression: Write down the given expression.We have the expression (3(c3)33c7).
Simplify Denominator: Simplify the denominator.The denominator has a power raised to a power, which means we multiply the exponents. So, (c3)3 becomes c3∗3 which is c9.
Rewrite with Simplified Denominator: Rewrite the expression with the simplified denominator.Now the expression is (3c7)/(3c9).
Cancel Common Factors: Cancel out the common factors in the numerator and the denominator.The number 3 in the numerator and denominator cancels out. We are left with c7/c9.
Apply Division Rule: Apply the rule for dividing powers with the same base.When dividing powers with the same base, subtract the exponents: c7/c9=c7−9=c−2.
Express Negative Exponent: Express the negative exponent as a positive exponent. Since we want only positive exponents, we write c−2 as 1/c2.
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