Q. Which expressions are equivalent to 5b9 ?Choose all answers that apply:A b59B b95C (b5)91D None of the above
Step 1: Understand the meaning: Understand the meaning of the fifth root of b to the ninth power. The fifth root of b to the ninth power is written as 5b9. This means we are looking for a number that, when raised to the fifth power, gives b to the ninth power.
Step 2: Simplify the expression: Simplify the expression using the property of exponents that states the nth root of a number raised to the mth power is equal to that number raised to the m/n power.5b9 is equivalent to b(9/5).
Step 3: Check other options: Check the other options to see if they are equivalent.Option B suggests b(5/9), which is not equivalent because it implies the ninth root of b to the fifth power, not the fifth root of b to the ninth power.
Step 4: Check option C: Check option C.Option C suggests (b5)91. This is not equivalent because it implies taking b to the fifth power first and then taking the ninth root of the result, which is not the same as the fifth root of b to the ninth power.
Step 5: Conclude the solution: Conclude that option D, "None of the above," is incorrect because we have found that option A is equivalent to the original expression.
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