Concept explainers
a.
To write: the simplified form of expression
a.
Answer to Problem 3P
The required answer is:
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The given expression:
Calculation:
(Raise the numerator and denominator to second power)
(Multiply the exponents)
(Simplify)
b.
To simplify: the expression
b.
Answer to Problem 3P
The required answer is:
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
The given expression:
Calculation:
First method:
(Raise the numerator and denominator to fourth power)
(Multiply the exponents)
(Subtract exponents when dividing powers with the same base)
(Rewrite using positive exponents)
Second method:
(Subtract exponents when dividing powers with the same base)
(Multiply the exponents)
(Rewrite using positive exponents)
Second method is more preferable since there are fewer steps as compared to the first method.
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