Q. Simplify. Express your answer using positive exponents. 5z5z5
Write Expression and Group: Write down the expression and group the coefficients and the powers of z. The expression is 5z5z5. We can group the coefficients (55) and the powers of z (zz5).
Simplify Coefficients: Simplify the coefficients. 55 equals 1 since any number divided by itself is 1.
Simplify Powers of z: Simplify the powers of z using the quotient of powers rule.According to the quotient of powers rule, z5/z equals z5−1 which simplifies to z4.
Combine Coefficients and Powers: Combine the simplified coefficients and powers of z. Since the coefficient simplifies to 1, we are left with just z4.
Write Final Expression: Write the final simplified expression.The expression 5z5z5 simplifies to z4.
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