Question

Which expression is equivalent to 15a^8b^4/5a^4b? 3a^2b^4 3a^4b^3 10a^4b^3 10a^4b^4

Answer 1

Answer:

3 a^12 b^5

Step-by-step explanation:

Simplify the following:

(15 a^8 b^4 a^4 b)/5

15/5 = (5×3)/5 = 3:

3 a^8 b^4 a^4 b

3 a^8 b^4 a^4 b = 3 a^(8 + 4) b^(4 + 1):

3 a^(8 + 4) b^(4 + 1)

4 + 1 = 5:

3 a^(8 + 4) b^5

8 + 4 = 12:

Answer: 3 a^12 b^5