Start by distributing the exponent to each of the terms in
. This will become
, and
. Now, the expression is:
.
We can now simplify the bottom to read:
because when multiplying variables raised to an exponent, we add the exponents. The expression now looks like:

The 2/8 simplifies to 1/4:

Now, we have two u terms on the top and bottom. When dividing variables raised to an exponent, we subtract the exponents. However, since 3-5=-2, the term will be on the bottom to avoid the negative exponent. The final answer is:

Hope this makes sense!!
Answer:
(a) x = 
(b) x = 
Step-by-step explanation:
A. sum of angles in a polygon = (n - 2) 180
The polygon given is an irregular pentagon, where n = 5
So that;
sum of angles in a pentagon = (5 - 2) 180
= 3 x 180
= 
Thus,
x + 90 + 76 + 110 + 136 = 
x + 412 = 
x =
- 412
x = 
B. The polygon given is an irregular pentagon, where n = 5.
Let the supplementary angle with angle 38 be represented by y,
y + 38 = 180
y = 180 - 38
= 
y = 
Let the supplementary angle with x be represented by z, so that;
z + 72 + 120 + 100 + 142 = 
z + 434 = 
z =
- 434
= 
z = 
But, x + z = 
Then;
x +
= 
x =
- 
= 
x = 
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