Question

1.

Which expression is equivalent to "the second power of (8 - 3)"?

O A 53

B. 83

c. 52

D. 2(8 - 3)

Answer 1

`(8 - 3)^2 = 5^2`

Explanation:

Given

`(8 - 3)`

Required

Determine the second power

The second power of an expression is the square of the expression.

So, the second power of
`(8 - 3)` is

`(8 - 3)^2`

Solving further:

`(8 - 3)^2 = 5^2`

Hence:

Option (c) is correct