Intermediate Algebra: Connecting Concepts through Application

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 0-53449-636-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-53449-636-4

Chapter 3 - Exponents, Polynomials and Functions - 3.1 Rules for Exponents - 3.1 Exercises - Page 233: 51

Answer

$(x+9y)^{2}$

Work Step by Step

$\bf{\text{Solution Outline:}}$ To simplify the given expression, $ \dfrac{(x+9y)^7}{(x+9y)^5} ,$ use the laws of exponents. $\bf{\text{Solution Details:}}$ Using the Quotient Rule of the laws of exponents, which states that $\dfrac{x^m}{x^n}=x^{m-n},$ the expression above simplifies to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} \dfrac{(x+9y)^7}{(x+9y)^5} \\\\= (x+9y)^{7-5} \\\\= (x+9y)^{2} .\end{array}
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