Question

What is the simplified form of the expression? k3 [k^7/3] -5

Answer 1

Simplify the following:
(k^3 k^7)/3 - 5

Combine powers. (k^3 k^7)/3 = k^(7 + 3)/3:
k^(7 + 3)/3 - 5

7 + 3 = 10:
k^10/3 - 5

Put each term in k^10/3 - 5 over the common denominator 3: k^10/3 - 5 = k^10/3 - 15/3:
k^10/3 - 15/3

k^10/3 - 15/3 = (k^10 - 15)/3:
Answer: (k^10 - 15)/3