Understand Problem: Understand the problem and rewrite the expression using the properties of exponents. The problem asks us to simplify the expression (7−8x4)−7. We can start by simplifying the expression inside the parentheses using the property of exponents that states a−n=an1.
Apply Exponent Property: Apply the exponent property to the denominator.Since 7−8 is in the denominator, we can rewrite it as 78 in the numerator.((x4)∗(78))−7
Apply Power Rule: Apply the power of a power rule.The power of a power rule states that (am)n=am∗n. We will apply this rule to both x4 and 78.(x4∗(−7))∗(78∗(−7))
Multiply Exponents: Multiply the exponents.Now we multiply the exponents inside the parentheses by −7.x(−28)∗7(−56)
Rewrite Negative Exponents: Rewrite negative exponents as fractions. Negative exponents indicate the reciprocal of the base raised to the positive exponent. So we rewrite x−28 and 7−56 as fractions. x281⋅7561
Combine Fractions: Combine the fractions.Since both terms are in the denominator, we can combine them into a single fraction.(x28)(756)1
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