Question

Create an equivalent expression for 18−7 • 185.

Answer 1

The equivalent expression for 18^(-7)· 18^5 is 18^(-2).

We can simplify the expression 18^(-7)· 18^5 using the following rule of exponents:

x^(n + m) = x^n * x^m

In this case, n = -7 and m = 5. Therefore:

18^(-7)· 18^5 = 18^(-7 + 5) = 18^(-2)

So, the equivalent expression for 18^(-7)· 18^5 is 18^(-2).

Question

Create an equivalent expression for 18^(-7)· 18^5.