Which of the following is an equivalent expression to 14^−79/9^−13 with only positive exponents, generated by applying the Property of Negative Integer Exponents?

(1 point)
Responses

9^13/14^7
Start Fraction 9 superscript 13 baseline over 14 superscript 7 baseline end fraction

1/9^13 ⋅14^−7
Start Fraction 1 over 9 superscript 13 baseline times 14 superscript negative 7 baseline End Fraction

14^−7⋅9^13
14 superscript negative 7 baseline times 9 superscript 13 baseline

14^7/9^13

1 answer

To simplify the expression \( 14^{-79} / 9^{-13} \) and convert it to an equivalent expression with only positive exponents, we will apply the property of negative exponents, which states that \( a^{-n} = \frac{1}{a^n} \).

Start by rewriting the given expression:

\[ \frac{14^{-79}}{9^{-13}} = 14^{-79} \cdot 9^{13} \]

Now, using the property of negative exponents, we convert \( 14^{-79} \):

\[ 14^{-79} = \frac{1}{14^{79}} \]

So, the expression becomes:

\[ \frac{1}{14^{79}} \cdot 9^{13} = \frac{9^{13}}{14^{79}} \]

Next, let's analyze the options provided:

  1. \( \frac{9^{13}}{14^{7}} \)
  2. \( \frac{1}{9^{13} \cdot 14^{-7}} \)
  3. \( 14^{-7} \cdot 9^{13} \)
  4. \( \frac{14^{7}}{9^{13}} \)

Among these, none of the responses match \( \frac{9^{13}}{14^{79}} \) directly. However, we notice that by interpreting the terms involved, if we consider \( \frac{9^{13}}{14^{-7}} \) to be incorrectly simplified.

Thus, the expression does not have a direct match in the given responses. If generating a proper equivalent from the original expression simply converting to positive powers, we find:

\[ \frac{9^{13}}{14^{79}} \]

The response with the closest structure focusing on formatted negatives could align if properly factored.

Final derived equivalency would resonate best as:

\[ \text{None from listed correctly simplify structurally,} ; \frac{9^{13}}{14^{79}} \text{ persists within direct equivalence.} \]

Providing the original requires full reform in mathematical rigor to presented structure, none validly apply straightforwardly without simplification. Proper structure reiterates fundamentals underpinning proposed numerals.