Q. Select the equivalent expression.x−8x−3yyx5y21x11y2x5y2x11y21
Simplify Exponents: Simplify the expression using the properties of exponents.We have the expression (x−3yy)/(x−8). To simplify, we can use the property of exponents that states when we divide like bases, we subtract the exponents.So, x−3/x−8=x−3−(−8)=x5.
Combine y Terms: Combine the y terms.Since there is no exponent specified for y in the numerator, we assume it is y1. When we multiply like bases, we add the exponents.So, y1×y1=y(1+1)=y2.
Combine x and y Terms: Combine the simplified x and y terms.From Step 1, we have x5, and from Step 2, we have y2. Multiplying these together gives us the simplified expression:x5y2.
Compare with Options: Compare the simplified expression with the given options.The simplified expression we found is x5y2. We need to find the equivalent expression among the given options:(1)/(x5y2)x11y2x5y2(1)/(x11y2)The correct equivalent expression is x5y2.
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