Q. Select the equivalent expression.(t7t)2454t55t45t414t51
Simplify Base: Simplify the base of the given expression.We have (t7t)(245). First, we simplify the fraction inside the parentheses by using the property of exponents that states when dividing like bases, we subtract the exponents.t1/t7=t(1−7)=t−6.
Apply Exponent: Apply the exponent to the simplified base.Now we have (t−6)(5)/(24). We use the property of exponents that states (am)n=am∗n to simplify the expression.(t−6)(5)/(24)=t(−6)∗(5/24)=t−5/4.
Convert Negative Exponent: Convert the negative exponent to a positive exponent by taking the reciprocal. t(−5/4) can be rewritten as 1/(t(5/4)). This is because a negative exponent indicates the reciprocal of the base raised to the positive of that exponent.
Rewrite as Radical: Rewrite the expression as a radical.t451 can be rewritten as a radical expression. The denominator of the exponent (4) becomes the index of the root, and the numerator (5) becomes the exponent inside the root.t451=4t51.
Compare with Options: Compare the result with the given options.The expression we have found, 1/4t5, matches one of the given options.
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