which expression is equivalent to \\((7^5)^{-9}\\)? \\(\\frac{1}{7^{-45}}\\) \\(\\frac{1}{7^{-4}}\\)…

which expression is equivalent to \\((7^5)^{-9}\\)? \\(\\frac{1}{7^{-45}}\\) \\(\\frac{1}{7^{-4}}\\) \\(7^{-4}\\) \\(7^{-45}\\) submit

which expression is equivalent to \\((7^5)^{-9}\\)? \\(\\frac{1}{7^{-45}}\\) \\(\\frac{1}{7^{-4}}\\) \\(7^{-4}\\) \\(7^{-45}\\) submit

Answer

Explanation:

Step1: Recall exponent rule

For ((a^m)^n), the rule is (a^{m\times n}). Here (a = 7), (m = 5), (n=- 9).

Step2: Apply the rule

Calculate (5\times(-9)=-45). So ((7^{5})^{-9}=7^{-45}).

Answer:

(7^{-45}) (the fourth option: (7^{-45}))