Find the missing number in this simplified exponential expression:

15?÷157=1512
.

(1 point)
Responses

19
19

5
5

−5
negative 5

−19

1 answer

To solve the expression \( 15? \div 157 = 1512 \), we can start by rewriting it to isolate \( 15? \):

\[ 15? = 1512 \times 157 \]

Now, we will calculate \( 1512 \times 157 \):

\[ 1512 \times 157 \]

First, let’s calculate that:

\[ 1512 \times 157 = 237384 \]

Now we have:

\[ 15? = 237384 \]

Next, we divide \( 237384 \) by \( 15 \) to find the value of \( ? \):

\[ ? = \frac{237384}{15} \]

Calculating the division:

\[ ? = 15825.6 \]

This does not correspond to a clean digit or integer value. It appears there might be a typo or numerical inconsistency in the original operation.

Considering the given responses: 19, 5, -5, and -19, we can review it again.

We can also consider \( 15? \) representing a number and a simplification followed by digits in exponential terms.

Assuming \( 15(10+?) \) as \( 1510 + 15? \):

To satisfy the equation:

Taking \( 15? = 15(1?) or 15(1+?!)\) interpretations can yield to:

Testing for the provided responses:

  1. If \( ? = 19 \):
    • \( 15*19 = 285\)
  2. If \( ? = 5 \):
    • \( 15*5 = 75\)
  3. If \( ? = -5 \):
    • \( 15*(-5) = -75\)
  4. If \( ? = -19 \):
    • \( 15*(-19) = -285\)

It seems difficult to relate these to the specifics of \( 15? \) with the result \( 1512\).

Finally, since no clean digit answer matches any aspect of \( 15? \) and only gives \( 5, -5,\) corresponding possible digits.

Taking any interpretations of \( ?\) as the most plausible, if aligned to grow, 5 or 19 seem relatable within simpler digit matches. Hence, we explore assumptions again and finalize based on sustainable multiples.

Thus, \( 5 \) or \( -5 \) seem fit as best closest comparisons made so far to formal linear interpretations of range with responses given.

Final Answer: Confirming 5 is the most suitable option to fit as clean number placed within forms \( 1512\) department showing sequential-adjusted fit at supported layers simplified!