Q. Simplify. Express your answer using a single exponent.(z−5)−3
Understand the problem: Understand the problem.We need to simplify the expression (z−5)−3 by using the power of a power rule, which states that (am)n=am∗n.
Apply power of power rule: Apply the power of a power rule.(z−5)−3 can be simplified by multiplying the exponents −5 and −3 together.So, (z−5)−3=z(−5⋅−3).
Perform exponent multiplication: Perform the multiplication of the exponents.Now we calculate −5×−3 which equals 15.So, z(−5×−3)=z15.
Write final answer: Write the final answer.The expression (z−5)−3 simplifies to z15.
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