Q. Which expressions are equivalent to (v−1)91 ?Choose all answers that apply:A (9v)−1B (v91)−1C v−91D None of the above
Understanding exponent properties: Understand the properties of exponents that will be used to solve the problem.The properties of exponents that are relevant here are:(am)n=a(m∗n) - Raising a power to a power means you multiply the exponents.a−n=an1 - A negative exponent means that the base is on the opposite side of the fraction line.
Applying exponent property to given expression: Apply the exponent property to the given expression (v−1)91. Using the property (am)n=am∗n, we get: (v−1)91=v(−1)∗(91)=v−91
Comparing the result: Compare the result from Step 2 with the given choices.We found that (v−1)91 simplifies to v−91.Now we need to check which of the given choices are equivalent to this expression.
Evaluating choice A: Evaluate choice A: (9v)−1. The expression (9v)−1 is equivalent to (v1/9)−1 because the 9th root of v is v raised to the 1/9 power. Using the property (am)n=am∗n, we get: (v1/9)−1=v(1/9)∗(−1)=v−(1)/(9) This matches the expression we found in Step 2.
Evaluating choice B: Evaluate choice B: (v(1/9))−1. This is the same expression we evaluated in Step 4, and we have already determined that it is equivalent to v−(1/9).
Evaluating choice C: Evaluate choice C: v−(1)/(9). This is exactly the expression we derived in Step 2, so it is clearly equivalent to (v−1)(1)/(9).
Evaluating choice D: Evaluate choice D: None of the above.Since we have already found that choices A, B, and C are equivalent to the original expression, choice D is not correct.
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