Which expressions are equivalent to 17^5÷(17^6)(17^−3)/17^−2?

Select all that are correct.

a.1/5^0

b.1/17^1

c.(−1)^5

d.17^1

e.(−1)^2

1 answer

as written, none of them.
17^5÷(17^6)(17^−3)/17^−2 = 1/17^2

17^5÷((17^6)(17^−3)/17^−2) = 1
so, (a) or (e)

Put in some other parentheses and you might get other answers.