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To explain:Which definitions or properties were used to simplify the expression
Answer to Problem 1E
To simplify the given numerical expression, we use Product of Powers Property, Power of a Power Property, and Negative Exponent Property.
Explanation of Solution
Giveninformation:
The numerical expression is
To simplify the expression that is inside the parentheses, we use the product of powers property. That is,
Then, we have
To simplify this further, we will use the power of a power property. It results to,
Now, to simplify this further, we will use the negative exponent property. It results to
Conclusion:
Therefore, to simplify the given numerical expression, we use Product of Powers Property, Power of a Power Property, and Negative Exponent Property.
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