Because since 17 can only be multiplied by it's self and one that's what the box is showing
Answer:
The slope of line a is * also.
Step-by-step explanation:
Parallel lines have the same slope. Whatever number, fraction, variable, symbol is given for the slope of one line, the other must have the same number, fraction, variable, symbol, if they are parallel.
If you put 5 which means its 2 1/2 ( I think) Because two 1/2 makes one.
I am sure you are trying to type

If that is it, then you should recall the law of exponents which says,

Let us share the exponent for each of them.

We now apply the law,

We now simplify to obtain,

If that is not the expression let me know so I will know how to help you