Which expression is correctly simplified using the laws of exponents?

a. (a^0 b^3) = b^12

b. (a^4 b^2) ^3 = a^7 b^5

c. (a^2) ^-3 = (a^9)

over over

(b^3) (b^6)

d. (a^5) (a^3)

over = over

(b^3) b

Which expression is correctly simplified using the laws of exponents?

a. (a^0 b^3) = b^12

b. (a^4 b^2) ^3 = a^7 b^5

c. (a^2) ^-3 = (a^9)

over over

(b^3) (b^6)

d. (a^5) (a^3)

over = over

(b^3) b

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Mathematics

Sarai Harris

11 February, 17:37

Which expression is correctly simplified using the laws of exponents?

a. (a^0 b^3) = b^12

b. (a^4 b^2) ^3 = a^7 b^5

c. (a^2) ^-3 = (a^9)

over over

(b^3) (b^6)

d. (a^5) (a^3)

over = over

(b^3) b

Which expression is correctly simplified using the laws of exponents?

a. (a^0 b^3) = b^12

b. (a^4 b^2) ^3 = a^7 b^5

c. (a^2) ^-3 = (a^9)

over over

(b^3) (b^6)

d. (a^5) (a^3)

over = over

(b^3) b

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Makhi · Answer 1

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option B. The expression that is simplified using the laws of exponents correctly would (a^4 b^2) ^3 = a^7 b^5. The rule that was followed was that that (x^m) (x^n) = x^ (m+n). Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day.