Q. Which is equal to 741?Choices:(A) −74(B) 7−4(C) −7−41(D) −(−7)4
Identify base and exponent: Identify the base and the exponent of 74In 74, 7 is the base raised to the exponent 4.Base: 7Exponent: 4
Rewrite expression with negative exponent: Rewrite the expression 741 as a whole number with a negative exponent.Move 74 to the numerator and then make the exponent negative.741=7−4
Choose equivalent expression: Choose the answer choice that is the equivalent expression for 1/74.1/74 is equivalent to 7−4, which is choice (B).
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