Is the expression - 8x(-8) 3 equivalent to [-8×(-8)]-32 Explain.
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OA. No. The expressions are different because - 8× (-8)³ = (-8) but [-8× (-8)] −3 – ( -8)
by the Power of a Product Law.
OB. Yes. The expressions are equal because -8× (-8)=[-8×(-8)]3=8
OC. Yes. The expressions are equal because -8×(-8)³=[-8×(-8)]3=8 by the Product of Powers Law.
OD. Yes. The expressions are equal because -
8×(-8)³=[-8×(-8)]¯3=(-8)
by the Power of a Power Law.