What is the simplified form of the expression? k3 [k^7/3] - 5

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Maia Beard

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9 April, 16:08

What is the simplified form of the expression? k3 [k^7/3] - 5

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Amiya Small · Answer 1

Simplify the following:

(k^3 k^7) / 3 - 5

Combine powers. (k^3 k^7) / 3 = k^ (7 + 3) / 3:

k^ (7 + 3) / 3 - 5

7 + 3 = 10:

k^10/3 - 5

Put each term in k^10/3 - 5 over the common denominator 3: k^10/3 - 5 = k^10/3 - 15/3:

k^10/3 - 15/3

k^10/3 - 15/3 = (k^10 - 15) / 3:

Answer: (k^10 - 15) / 3