Q. Which expressions are equivalent to 5b9?Choose all answers that apply:(A) b59(B) b95(C) (b5)91(D) None of the above
Understand given expression: Understand the given expression.The given expression is 5b9, which means the 5th root of b raised to the 9th power.We need to find which of the given options are equivalent to this expression.
Analyze option A: Analyze option A.Option A is b(9)/(5). This expression represents b raised to the power of 9/5.The 5th root of b9 can be written as (b9)(1/5), which simplifies to b(9/5) because when you raise a power to a power, you multiply the exponents.Therefore, option A is equivalent to the given expression.
Analyze option B: Analyze option B.Option B is b(5/9). This expression represents b raised to the power of 5/9.This is not equivalent to the 5th root of b9 because the exponent here is inverted.Therefore, option B is not equivalent to the given expression.
Analyze option C: Analyze option C.Option C is (b5)(91). This expression represents b raised to the 5th power and then taking the 9th root of the result.When you take the 9th root of b5, you get b95, which is not equivalent to the 5th root of b9.Therefore, option C is not equivalent to the given expression.
Analyze option D: Analyze option D.Option D states "None of the above," which implies that none of the previous options are equivalent to the given expression.Since we have already established that option A is equivalent, option D is incorrect.
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