Q. Which expression is equivalent to 3−5(34)−6?3−293−193193−21
Simplify numerator: Simplify the numerator ((34)(−6)). When raising a power to another power, we multiply the exponents. (34)(−6)=34⋅−6=3−24
Simplify denominator: Simplify the denominator 3−5. The denominator is already in its simplest form, so we can leave it as 3−5.
Divide numerator by denominator: Divide the numerator by the denominator.When dividing like bases with exponents, we subtract the exponents.3(−24)/3(−5)=3(−24−(−5))=3(−24+5)=3(−19)
Verify final expression: Verify the final expression.The final expression is 3(−19), which is one of the options given.
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