Q. Select all the expressions that are equivalent to 55×85.Multi-select Choices:(A) 405(B) 4051(C) 40−51(D) 4025
Simplify using property of exponents: We need to find expressions equivalent to 55×85. We can start by simplifying the expression using the property of exponents that states am×bm=(a×b)m.So, 55×85=(5×8)5=405.
Compare with choices: Now let's compare the given choices with our simplified expression 405.(A) 405 is exactly what we found, so this is equivalent.(B) 1/405 is the reciprocal of 405, so it is not equivalent.(C) 1/40−5 is the reciprocal of 40−5, which is 405, so this is equivalent.(D) 4025 is not equivalent because it represents 40 raised to the 25th power, not the 5th power.
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