Q. Simplify. Express your answer as a single term using exponents.53155313
Identify base and exponents: Identify the base and the exponents in the expression. In 5313, 531 is the base raised to the exponent 3. In 5315, 531 is the base raised to the exponent 5.
Apply quotient of powers property: Apply the quotient of powers property, which states am/an=a(m−n). Here, calculate 5313/5315=531(3−5).
Perform subtraction in exponent: Perform the subtraction in the exponent: 3−5=−2. So, 5313/5315 simplifies to 531−2.
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