For positive and , which expression equals ?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B.

  1. Step 1: Simplify inside: .
  2. Step 2: Raise to the power : .
  3. Step 3: Rewrite the negative exponent: .
Answer
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Why not the others: inverts the whole result; drops the negative exponent on ; subtracts and as .

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