Q. Which expressions are equivalent to 4−14−3 ?Choose 2 answers:(A) 4341(B) 421c. 43⋅41D (4−1)−3
Simplify Exponential Expression: Simplify the given expression using the properties of exponents.When dividing exponential expressions with the same base, subtract the exponents.(4−3)/(4−1)=4−3−(−1)=4−3+1=4−2
Compare with Options: Compare the simplified expression with the given options.We have simplified the expression to 4−2. Now we need to see which options are equivalent to this expression.Option (A) (41)/(43) simplifies to 41−3=4−2.Option (B) (1)/(42) is already in the form 4−2.Option (C) 43∗41 simplifies to 43+1=44, which is not equivalent.Option (D) (4−1)(−3) simplifies to 4−1∗−3=43, which is not equivalent.
Identify Correct Options: Identify the correct options.From Step 2, we can see that Option (A) and Option (B) are equivalent to the simplified expression 4−2.
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