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Answer:
23 ^ ( a+b)
Step-by-step explanation:
23^a *23^b
Since the bases are the same, we can add the exponents
23 ^ ( a+b)
The operator
is transitive, which means exactly that

That's the only thing you can deduce from your statement.
you will have 1/4 or 25% probability to pick a black sock because
4 blue socks + 5 gray socks + 3 black socks = 12 socks. but you need to pick one of the 3 black socks so 3 out of 12 or 3/12. simplify to 1/4