The expression is simplified to 1
What is index form?
Standard index form is also known as standard form.
A number is written in standard form when it is written as A × 10 n ,
Multiplicative law of indices is expressed as;
x² x³ = x^ 2+3 = x^5
From the expression given, we have:
[tex]\frac{(a^8 a^6)^1^/^7}{a^2}[/tex]
Using the law, we get:
[tex]\frac{(a^8^+^6)^1^/^7}{a^2}[/tex]
[tex]\frac{a^1^4^*^1^/^7}{a^2}[/tex]
Multiply through
[tex]\frac{a^2}{a^2}[/tex]
Find the ratio
= 1
Thus, the expression is simplified to 1
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