Question

Simplify the expression by using only positive exponents.

A) \(2x^9v^3w^4\)
B) \(24x^12v^3w^4\)
C) \(x^12v^3w^4\)
D) \(2x^9v^3w\)

Answer 1

To simplify the expressions by using only positive exponents, we need to follow the rule that any term with a negative exponent can be moved to the denominator with a positive exponent.

Step-by-step explanation:

To simplify the expressions by using only positive exponents, we need to follow the rule that states any term with a negative exponent can be moved to the denominator with a positive exponent. Let's simplify each expression:

• A) 2x^9v^3w^4: This expression is already in simplified form with positive exponents.
• B) 24x^12v^3w^4: We can rewrite 24 as 2x^12 and simplify to get 2x^12x^12v^3w^4 = 2x^24v^3w^4.
• C) x^12v^3w^4: This expression is already in simplified form with positive exponents.
• D) 2x^9v^3w: This expression is already in simplified form with positive exponents.