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In Exercises 103–114, factor completely. (x+y)4−100(x+y)2
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Ch. P - Fundamental Concepts of Algebra
Blitzer8th EditionCollege AlgebraISBN: 9780136970514
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- Ch. P - Fundamental Concepts of Algebra311
- Ch. 1 - Equations and Inequalities398
- Ch. 2 - Functions and Graphs407
- Ch. 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions306
- Ch. 4 - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions247
- Ch. 5 - Systems of Equations and Inequalities173
- Ch. 6 - Matrices and Determinants143
- Ch. 7 - Conic Sections124
- Ch. 8 - Sequences, Induction, and Probability251
Chapter 1, Problem 113
In Exercises 111–114, simplify each expression. Assume that all variables represent positive numbers. (x−5/4y1/3x−3/4)−6
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Step 1: Start by simplifying the expression inside the parentheses. Combine the exponents of x using the property of exponents: a^m * a^n = a^(m+n). Here, x^(-5/4) * x^(-3/4) becomes x^(-5/4 - 3/4).
Step 2: Simplify the exponent of x. Add the fractions in the exponent: -5/4 - 3/4 = -8/4 = -2. So, the expression inside the parentheses becomes x^(-2) * y^(1/3).
Step 3: Apply the outer exponent of -6 to each term inside the parentheses using the property (a * b)^m = a^m * b^m. This gives (x^(-2))^(-6) * (y^(1/3))^(-6).
Step 4: Simplify each term by multiplying the exponents. For x^(-2)^(-6), multiply -2 and -6 to get x^(12). For y^(1/3)^(-6), multiply 1/3 and -6 to get y^(-2).
Step 5: Combine the simplified terms. The final expression is x^(12) * y^(-2). If needed, rewrite y^(-2) as 1/y^2 to express the result without negative exponents.
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Exponents and Negative Exponents
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