Q. Select the equivalent expression.x3⋅x−7x−3x7x1x71x
Simplify using properties of exponents: Simplify the expression using the properties of exponents.When dividing powers with the same base, subtract the exponents.x3⋅x−7x−3=x−3/x3−7
Perform subtraction in exponent: Continue simplifying the expression by performing the subtraction in the exponent. x−3/(x3−7)=x−3/(x−4)
Further simplify using properties: Simplify the expression further using the properties of exponents.When dividing powers with the same base, subtract the exponents.x−3/(x−4)=x−3−(−4)=x−3+4=x1
Check for final simplification: Check the final expression for any possible simplification. x(1) is already in its simplest form, as any number raised to the power of 1 is the number itself.
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