Q. Simplify. Express your answer using positive exponents.5p5p5
Write Expression: Write down the expression to be simplified.5p5p5
Simplify Coefficients: Simplify the coefficients (numbers in front of the variables).Since both the numerator and the denominator have a coefficient of 5, they can be divided by each other, which equals 1.55=1
Apply Quotient Rule: Apply the quotient rule for exponents to simplify the variable part.The quotient rule states that when dividing like bases, you subtract the exponents.p5/p1=p5−1=p4
Combine Simplified Terms: Combine the simplified coefficients and variables.Since the coefficient simplifies to 1, it does not need to be written.The final simplified expression is p4.
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