Q. Simplify. Express your answer as a single term using exponents. 95839582
Identify base and exponents: Step 1: Identify the base and the exponents in the numerator and denominator. In 9582, 958 is the base raised to the exponent 2. In 9583, 958 is the base raised to the exponent 3.
Apply quotient of powers property: Step 2: Apply the quotient of powers property, which states am/an=a(m−n). Here, calculate 9582/9583=958(2−3).
Perform subtraction in exponent: Step 3: Perform the subtraction in the exponent, 2−3=−1. So, 9582/9583 simplifies to 958−1.
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