Concept explainers
To Simplify: The Given expression
Answer to Problem 42PPS
The simplified expression is.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Concept Used:
Quotient of powers: It states that to divide two powers with same base, subtract the exponent.
For example, let a be any non-zero number and m and n be any integer.
Zero Exponent Property: Any non-zero number raised to the power zero is 1.
Example: let a be any non-zero number
Calculation:
(Group the powers with the same base)
Using Quotient of Powers
Simplify.
Using Zero Exponent Property
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