Q:

Represent the following expressions as a power of the number a (a≠0): c ((a2)−2)5÷(a4a)3

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Answer:1/a²⁷Step-by-step explanation:Given: [tex]$ \frac{((a^2)^{-2})^5}{a^4.a^3} $ [/tex]We know that when the bases are same the powers can be added. i.,e.,                                            (xᵃ)ᵇ = x ⁽ᵃ ⁺ ᵇ⁾⇒ [tex]$ \frac{((a^2)^{-2})^5}{a^4.a^3} \implies \frac{(a^2)^{-10}}{a^7} $ [/tex][tex]$  \implies \frac{a^{-20}}{a^7} = a^{-20 - 7} = a^{-27} $[/tex] Also, [tex]$ \frac{x^a}{x^b} = x^{a - b} $[/tex]This is nothing but, [tex]$ \frac{1}{a^{27}} $[/tex].Note that [tex]$ a $[/tex] cannot be zero here. The condition is provided in the question as well.