Q. Given x>0, the expression 8x73 is equivalent tox98x2x108x2x108xx98x
Understand Expression and Properties: Understand the given expression and the properties of exponents.The given expression is 8x73, which means we are looking for the 8th root of x raised to the 73rd power. According to the properties of exponents, we can rewrite the expression as x873.
Simplify Exponent Division: Simplify the exponent by dividing 73 by 8. When we divide 73 by 8, we get 9 with a remainder of 1. This means that x(73/8) can be written as x(9+1/8).
Separate Whole and Fractional Exponents: Separate the whole number exponent from the fractional exponent.We can rewrite x9+81 as x9⋅x81. This separates the whole number exponent from the fractional exponent, which represents the 8th root of x.
Recognize 8th Root of x: Recognize that x81 is the 8th root of x. The expression x81 is equivalent to the 8th root of x, which can be written as 8x.
Combine Expressions for Final Result: Combine the expressions to form the final equivalent expression.The final equivalent expression is x9⋅8x, which is one of the given options.
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