Q. Simplify. Express your answer using positive exponents. (3p9)(p8)3p
Identify and Simplify: Identify and simplify the expression by combining the terms in the denominator. 3p9⋅p83pGroup the p terms together.3⋅p9⋅p83p
Group and Rewrite: Simplify the powers of p in the denominator by adding the exponents.p9×p8=p(9+8)=p17Now, rewrite the expression.3×p173p
Divide and Simplify: Simplify the expression by dividing the terms.3p173p=33×p17p=1×p1−17=p−16
Express with Positive Exponents: Express the final answer using positive exponents.Since the exponent is negative, rewrite it with a positive exponent.p−16=p161
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