Algebra Expressions and Operations

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Which of the following is equivalent to $\frac{x^5y^2}{xy^2}$ when $x$ does not equal 0, and $y$ does not equal 0?

  • x^3
  • y^2
  • x^2
  • x^4 (correct)

Which expression is not equal to 125?

  • 5(5^{3/2}/5)^2 (correct)
  • 125
  • 25
  • 5^3

A fraction reduces to 36. If its denominator is $6x^5$, what is its numerator?

6^3x^5

What is the correct simplification of $\frac{5.4 \times 10^{12}}{1.2 \times 10^3}$ written in scientific notation?

<p>4.5 \times 10^9</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is not true regarding operations with exponents?

<p>To subtract powers with the same base, divide the exponents (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Equivalent Expressions

  • The expression ( \frac{x^5y^2}{xy^2} ) simplifies to ( x^{4} ) when ( x \neq 0 ) and ( y \neq 0 ).

Non-Equivalent Expressions

  • The expression ( 5\left(\frac{5^3}{2 \cdot 5}\right)^2 ) does not equal 125.

Reducing Fractions

  • A fraction that reduces to 36 with a denominator of ( 6x^5 ) has a numerator of ( 6^3x^5 ).

Scientific Notation

  • The simplification of ( \frac{5.4 \times 10^{12}}{1.2 \times 10^{3}} ) in scientific notation results in ( 4.5 \times 10^{9} ).

Operations with Exponents

  • It is incorrect to state that to subtract powers with the same base, one should divide the exponents; the correct operation is to subtract the exponents.

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