Simplify the Expression: (3×14)^(a+1) ÷ (3×14)^2

Question

Insert the corresponding expression:

(3×14)a+1(3×14)2= \frac{\left(3\times14\right)^{a+1}}{\left(3\times14\right)^2}=

Video Solution

Solution Steps

00:00 Simply
00:02 According to the laws of exponents, division of exponents with equal bases (A)
00:05 equals the same base (A) raised to the power of the difference of exponents (M-N)
00:08 We will use this formula in our exercise
00:11 We'll keep the base and subtract between the exponents
00:14 And this is the solution to the question

Step-by-Step Solution

We're given the expression:

(3×14)a+1(3×14)2 \frac{\left(3\times14\right)^{a+1}}{\left(3\times14\right)^2}

The problem requires us to simplify this expression using the power of a quotient rule for exponents. This rule states that:

  • xmxn=xmn \frac{x^m}{x^n} = x^{m-n}

In our case, we identify:

  • x=3×14 x = 3\times14
  • m=a+1 m = a+1
  • n=2 n = 2

Applying the power of a quotient rule, we get:

(3×14)a+1(3×14)2=(3×14)a+12 \frac{\left(3\times14\right)^{a+1}}{\left(3\times14\right)^2} = \left(3\times14\right)^{a+1-2}

Therefore, the solution to the question is:

(3×14)a1 \left(3\times14\right)^{a-1}

Answer

(3×14)a+12 \left(3\times14\right)^{a+1-2}