Q. Select the equivalent expression.15h−5h4h−35h35h−53h53
Simplify Exponent Inside Radical: Simplify the expression inside the radical.We have the expression 15(h−5h4). To simplify, we use the property of exponents that states when dividing like bases, we subtract the exponents.So, h−5h4=h4−(−5)=h4+5=h9.
Apply 15th Root: Apply the 15th root to the simplified expression.Now we apply the 15th root to h9, which can be written as (h9)151.Using the property of exponents (am)n=am∗n, we get h9∗151=h159.
Simplify Exponent: Simplify the exponent.Simplify the fraction159 by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 3.h159=h53.
Match with Options: Match the simplified expression with the given options.The simplified expression is h53, which matches one of the given options.
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