Ask your own question, for FREE!
Mathematics 10 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

Richard simplified an expression in three steps, as shown:

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which is the first incorrect step and why? Step 1, all the exponents are multiplied by 3 Step 2, the exponents in the denominator are multiplied Step 3, the exponents of the same base are subtracted during division Step 3, the exponents of the same base are added during division

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I think its step 3 but not sure which

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Hello @rebeccaxhawaii

OpenStudy (anonymous):

D is not correct

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!