Answer:
(a) and (b) are not equivalent
(c) is equivalent
Step-by-step explanation:
Given

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Determine an equivalent or nonequivalent expression

We have:

Apply law of indices

<em>This is not equivalent to </em>
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We have:

Apply law of indices

<em>This is not equivalent to </em>
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We have:
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Apply law of indices
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<em>Evaluate the numerator</em>
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<em>This is an equivalent expression</em>
Answer: $4
The cost of an 8x10 piece is $2, and 16x20 is just 2 times that amount, multiply the cost.
The answer is D) All the steps and the answer are correct. :)
You can just solve using the steps to see if they are right. For example, is -1x17=-17? Yes.