Which of the following is an equivalent expression to 11−13⋅11−7

with only positive exponents, generated by applying the properties of exponents?(1 point)
Responses

12220
Start Fraction 1 over 22 superscript 20 baseline end fraction

1116
Start Fraction 1 over 11 superscript 6 baseline end fraction

1226
Start Fraction 1 over 22 superscript 6 baseline end fraction

11120

1 answer

To simplify the expression \( 11^{-13} \cdot 11^{-7} \) using the properties of exponents, we can use the rule that states \( a^m \cdot a^n = a^{m+n} \).

  1. Add the exponents: \[ -13 + (-7) = -20 \] So, we can rewrite the expression as: \[ 11^{-20} \]

  2. To express this with only positive exponents, we use the property that \( a^{-m} = \frac{1}{a^m} \): \[ 11^{-20} = \frac{1}{11^{20}} \]

Now, let's analyze the options:

  1. \( 12220 \) – This does not correspond to any meaningful expression.
  2. \( \frac{1}{11^6} \) – This is not equivalent to \( \frac{1}{11^{20}} \).
  3. \( 1226 \) – This does not correspond to any meaningful expression.
  4. \( 11120 \) – This seems to be formatted incorrectly but appears to represent \( \frac{1}{11^{20}} \).

Given the analysis, the equivalent expression to \( 11^{-13} \cdot 11^{-7} \) with only positive exponents is:

\[ \frac{1}{11^{20}} \]

Therefore, the correct response is:

11120.