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The expression (q16)(q−5)2 is equivalent to qn. What is the value of n? 42 22 -160 13

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Answer:

6

Explanation:

User Jeromegamez
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Answer:

22

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In order to get one of the answer choices, it appears we need to interpret your input as ...


(q^(16)q^(-5))^2 = (q^(16-5))^2=q^(11\cdot 2)=q^(22)

The value of n is 22.

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The applicable rules of exponents are ...

(a^b)(a^c) = a^(b+c)

(a^b)^c = a^(bc)

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