Question

In which expression should the exponents be multiplied? (20 points)

a

(53)−4



b

one third to the 4th times one third to the 7th



c

3 to the 7th over 3 to the 15th



d

45 ⋅ 42

Answer 1

In option b, the exponents should be multiplied: \((\frac{1}{3})^4 \times (\frac{1}{3})^7\).