x−4x4x8x−3——x5x10x3
To solve the problem, follow these steps to simplify both expressions using exponent rules:
First Expression:
Second Expression:
Now we compare the results:
First Expression:
Second Expression:
In general, is larger than for positive , but since could be any real number not zero, the full comparison could vary for negative .
Therefore, given the context, it's difficult to calculate a single universal answer without more information on the value of .
Thus, it is not possible to calculate universally between these expressions.
Therefore, our answer is Choice 4: It is not possible to calculate.
It is not possible to calculate