Q. Simplify. Express your answer using positive exponents.q⋅q310q5
Identify Base and Exponents: Write down the expression and identify the base and exponents.We have the expression q⋅q310q5. Here, the base is q, and we have exponents in the numerator and denominator.
Apply Quotient Rule: Apply the quotient rule for exponents.The quotient rule states that when we divide powers with the same base, we subtract the exponents. q⋅q310q5=q410q5 (since q⋅q3=q1+3=q4)
Simplify Expression: Simplify the expression using the quotient rule. q410q5=10q5−4=10q1=10q
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