Q. Select the equivalent expression.(b4b8)21b21b2b1b
Simplify Exponents: Simplify the expression inside the parentheses using the properties of exponents.When dividing like bases with exponents, subtract the exponents.b4b8=b8−4=b4
Apply Exponent Rule: Apply the exponent outside the parentheses to the result from Step 1.(b4)(21) means taking the square root of b4.The square root of b4 is b4∗(21)=b2.
Check Final Result: Check the final result against the given options.The equivalent expression is b2.
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