Q. Simplify. Express your answer using positive exponents. 7v5⋅v7v
Identify Common Base: Write down the given expression and identify the common base for the exponents.The given expression is 7v5⋅v7v. We can see that 'v' is the common base for the exponents.
Simplify Denominator: Simplify the denominator by multiplying the terms with the same base.We have 7v5×v in the denominator. When we multiply powers with the same base, we add the exponents.7v5×v=7v5+1=7v6
Rewrite Expression: Rewrite the expression with the simplified denominator.Now the expression is 7v67v.
Apply Quotient Rule: Apply the quotient rule for exponents to simplify the expression.The quotient rule states that am/an=a(m−n) when a=0.Using the quotient rule, we get:7v/7v6=7/7×v(1−6)=1×v−5=v−5
Express Answer: Express the answer using positive exponents.Since we want the answer with positive exponents, we rewrite v−5 as v51.
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