Q. Select the equivalent expression.(k−8⋅k51)35k51k55k15k
Simplify Exponents: Simplify the expression inside the parentheses by adding the exponents of k. When multiplying powers with the same base, we add the exponents. So, k−8×k5=k−8+5=k−3. The expression becomes (k−31)35.
Apply Quotient Rule: Apply the power of a quotient rule.The power of a quotient rule states that (a/b)n=an/bn.So, ((1)/(k−3))(5)/(3)=1(5)/(3)/(k−3)(5)/(3).
Simplify Numerator: Simplify the numerator.Any number raised to any power is itself if the number is 1.So, 1(5/3)=1.The expression now is 1/(k−3)(5/3).
Apply Power Rule: Apply the power to a power rule.The power to a power rule states that (an)m=an∗m.So, (k−3)(5)/(3)=k−3∗(5)/(3)=k−5.The expression now is 1/k−5.
Move Base to Numerator: Simplify the expression by moving the k term to the numerator.When we have a negative exponent, we can move the base to the opposite side of the fraction to make the exponent positive.So, 1/k−5=k5.
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