Q. Select the equivalent expression.14t−8⋅tt21t2t−21t−2
Understand the problem: Understand the problem.We need to simplify the expression 14t−8⋅t to find an equivalent expression.
Apply properties of exponents: Apply the properties of exponents.When multiplying two powers with the same base, we add the exponents.t−8×t=t−8+1=t−7
Apply root to the power: Apply the root to the power.The 14th root of t(−7) can be written as t(−147).Simplify the fraction−147 to get the exponent.t(−147)=t(−21)
Match with given options: Match the result with the given options.The simplified expression t(−1/2) matches one of the given options.
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