Q. Simplify. Express your answer using positive exponents. 2p2p5
Write Expression: Write down the expression to be simplified.We have the expression 2p2p5, which means 2p5 divided by 2p.
Simplify Coefficients: Simplify the coefficients.Both the numerator and the denominator have a coefficient of 2. We can divide these coefficients by each other to get 1.22=1
Simplify Variables: Simplify the variables with exponents.We have p5 in the numerator and p in the denominator. When dividing powers with the same base, we subtract the exponents.p5/p=p5−1=p4
Combine Simplified Terms: Combine the simplified coefficients and variables.Since the coefficient is 1, it does not need to be written explicitly. The simplified expression is just p4.
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