Q. Select the expression that is equivalent to (3x+1)4514(3x+1)515(3x+1)414(3x+1)55(3x+1)4
Interpret Exponent: We are given the expression (1)/((3x+1)(5)/(4)) and we need to find an equivalent expression among the given options. The exponent (5)/(4) can be interpreted as the 4th root of (3x+1) raised to the 5th power. This is because in fractional exponents, the numerator indicates the power and the denominator indicates the root.
Analyze Given Options: Let's analyze the given options to find the equivalent expression. The first option is (1)/4(3x+1)5. This option correctly represents the 4th root of (3x+1) raised to the 5th power, which is the same as the original expression.
Option 1: The second option is (1)/5(3x+1)4. This option represents the 5th root of (3x+1) raised to the 4th power, which is not equivalent to the original expression because the root and the power are swapped.
Option 2: The third option is 4(3x+1)5. This option is not equivalent to the original expression because it does not have the fraction1 in front of the root, which means it represents the 4th root of (3x+1) raised to the 5th power without being in the denominator.
Option 3: The fourth option is 5(3x+1)4. This option is also not equivalent to the original expression for the same reason as the second option; the root and the power are swapped.
Option 4: Therefore, the only equivalent expression to the original expression (3x+1)451 is the first option: 4(3x+1)51.
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