Is the equation true or false? Select the response that correctly answersthe question and provides the appropriate justification. (1 point) = ⋅ 3−5 ( ) 81 √4 3 3−4 3−6 False. There is an error in calculation using the Quotient Property. False. There is an error in applying the Product Property. True, but the equation should be simplified using the Negative Exponent Rule. True. All rules have been applied correctly.

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To evaluate whether the equation \( x \cdot 3^{-5} = \frac{81 \sqrt{4}}{3^{3-4} 3^{-6}} \) is true or false, we need to simplify both sides of the equation.

  1. Left Side: \( x \cdot 3^{-5} \)

  2. Right Side:

    • First, simplify \( \sqrt{4} = 2 \).
    • Then, the right side becomes: \[ \frac{81 \cdot 2}{3^{3-4} \cdot 3^{-6}} = \frac{162}{3^{-1} \cdot 3^{-6}} = \frac{162}{3^{-7}}. \]
    • Using the property \( \frac{a}{b^{-n}} = a \cdot b^n \), we rewrite this as: \[ 162 \cdot 3^{7} = 162 \cdot 3^{7}. \]

Now we compare both sides:

  • Left Side: \( x \cdot 3^{-5} \)
  • Right Side: \( 162 \cdot 3^{7} \)

Since these two expressions are not equal (as \( 3^{-5} \) is not equal to \( 162 \cdot 3^{7} \)), the equation is False.

The correct response is: False. There is an error in calculation using the Quotient Property.

(Note: In reality, evaluating detailed calculations helps clarify the answer better, but the question fundamentally lies in equality evaluation based on simplified terms.)