Identify the simplified form of the expression r−4p−8

Question

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Responses

−r4−p8
negative r to the 4th power minus p to the 8th power

1r4+1p8
the fraction with numerator 1 and denominator r to the 4th power plus the fraction with numerator 1 and denominator p to the 8th power

r4p8
the fraction with numerator r to the 4th power and denominator p to the 8th power

1r4p8

Answer 1

The expression given is \( r - 4p - 8 \). It does not appear to be in any standard form that requires additional simplification, as it represents a linear expression rather than a rational expression or product of terms.

However, the options provided seem to hint at different types of expressions. The closest interpretation with simplifications would be:

1. \(-r^4 - p^8\) represents a completely different expression.
2. \( \frac{1}{r^4} + \frac{1}{p^8}\) represents a different rational expression.
3. \( \frac{r^4}{p^8} \) represents a rational expression as well.
4. \( \frac{1}{r^4p^8} \) further represents another rational form.

None of these options accurately reflect the expression \( r - 4p - 8 \). But if you were looking for a way to express \( r - 4p - 8 \) in terms of the options listed, none seem to be a valid simplification.

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