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−15+4/5(15e−10)−10e

.(1 point)
Responses

2e+23
2 e plus 23

−2e+23
negative 2 e plus 23

2e−23
2 e minus 23

−2e−23

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To simplify the expression \(-15 + \frac{4}{5}(15e^{-10}) - 10e\), let's break it down step by step:

  1. Start with the expression: \[ -15 + \frac{4}{5}(15e^{-10}) - 10e \]

  2. Calculate \(\frac{4}{5}(15e^{-10})\): \[ \frac{4}{5} \cdot 15e^{-10} = 12e^{-10} \]

  3. Substitute this back into the expression: \[ -15 + 12e^{-10} - 10e \]

  4. Now, the expression is: \[ 12e^{-10} - 10e - 15 \]

The simplified expression does not directly match any of the choices given. However, if we evaluate the possible options provided, they seem to relate more closely to exponential terms rather than constants.

Since there seems to be confusion with combining like terms, we can reflect further:

If you're looking for a final simplified form, the expression stands as:

  • \(12e^{-10} - 10e - 15\)

None of the options provided directly match this newly reorganized expression. If you meant to evaluate at a specific \(e\) value or just need a single term approximation instead, please clarify. Would you like additional assistance or verification on specific parts?

2e+23
2 e plus 23

−2e+23
negative 2 e plus 23

2e−23
2 e minus 23

−2e−23

Let's revisit the original expression to determine which response is correct. The expression we started with was:

\[ -15 + \frac{4}{5}(15e^{-10}) - 10e \]

We simplified this to:

\[ 12e^{-10} - 10e - 15 \]

Now, let's analyze the expressions provided in your question:

  1. \(2e + 23\)
  2. \(-2e + 23\)
  3. \(2e - 23\)
  4. \(-2e - 23\)

None of the responses seem to match the expression we derived. However, if we consider how \(e^{-10}\) might relate to the choices, we realize that each of the options is structured as \(2\) or \(-2\) multiplied by \(e\) with either a positive or negative \(23\).

To clarify the choice:

  1. \(2e + 23\) and \(-2e + 23\) suggest a form where \(e\) is evaluated positively or negatively.
  2. \(2e - 23\) and \(-2e - 23\) involve \(e\) with negative constants.

Since our expression contains \(e^{-10}\) and \(e\), it doesn't translate into any straightforward form present in the responses.

If you’re looking for a value or approximation rather than a symbolic expression, please provide a bit more detail so we can connect the outputs. If you're asking for a solution based on limitations or assumptions from common exponential values, that too would need clarification.

Overall, I would recommend that you check the process of derivation or context in which you received these options if they seem to pertain to a different expression or misunderstanding. Let me know how I can assist further!

just pick one

Based on the choices provided and the original expression:

\[ -15 + \frac{4}{5}(15e^{-10}) - 10e \]

None of the options match exactly. However, among the options, I will pick \(-2e - 23\) as the closest approximation given that it follows a similar negative format.

So, the chosen option is:

\(-2e - 23\).