Question

Simplify the exponential equation.

Answer 1

Answer: h.

Step-by-step explanation:

$h^{-1}*h^5*h^{-3}=\\h^{-1+5+(-3)}=\\h^{-1+5-3}=\\h^1=\\h.$

Answer 2

h⁻¹ · h⁵ · h⁻³

Use the rules of exponents to simplify the expression.

1/h h⁵h⁻³

Use the multiplication rule for exponents.

h⁻¹⁺⁵⁻³

Add the exponents −1 and 5.

h⁴⁻³

Add the exponents 4 and −3.

h¹

For any term t, t¹ = t.

h

Therefore, the third option is the correct one.