3x2⋅x−51Which of the following is equivalent to the given expression for all real values of x ?Choose 1 answer:(A) 15x7(B) 7x15(C) x151(D) 15x21
Q. 3x2⋅x−51Which of the following is equivalent to the given expression for all real values of x ?Choose 1 answer:(A) 15x7(B) 7x15(C) x151(D) 15x21
Given Expression: We are given the expression 3x2⋅x−51. To simplify this expression, we need to combine the exponents by using the properties of exponents.
Convert Cube Root to Exponent: First, we convert the cube root into an exponent. The cube root of x2 can be written as x32. So the expression becomes x32⋅x−51.
Add Exponents of Same Base: Next, we add the exponents of the same base x when multiplying. The sum of the exponents is 32+(−51). To add these fractions, we need a common denominator, which is 15. So we convert the fractions: 32=1510 and −51=−153.
Convert Exponent Back to Radical Form: Now we add the converted exponents: 1510+(−153)=1510−3=157. Therefore, the simplified expression is x157.
Match with Answer Choices: Finally, we convert the exponent back to a radical form. The expression x157 is equivalent to the 15th root of x7, which is written as 15x7.
Match with Answer Choices: Finally, we convert the exponent back to a radical form. The expression x157 is equivalent to the 15th root of x7, which is written as 15x7.Comparing the simplified expression with the answer choices, we find that it matches with choice (A) 15x7.
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