Q. Select the equivalent expression.x7y−7x8y2xy9y5xxy5xy91
Divide and Subtract Exponents: Simplify the expression by dividing the powers with the same base.When dividing powers with the same base, subtract the exponents.x7y−7x8y2=x8−7y2−(−7)
Perform Subtraction: Perform the subtraction of the exponents.x(8−7)=x1=xy(2−(−7))=y(2+7)=y9So, the simplified expression is x⋅y9.
Check Options: Check the given options to see which one matches the simplified expression.The simplified expression is x∗y9, which matches the first option: xy9.
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