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QuizMultiple Choice
Evaluating Expressions with Exponents
Question 4 of 10 • FL-1205070-M/J Grade 8 Pre-Algebra (Summer 2026)
Nadine and Calvin are simplifying the expression .Nadine claims the first step to simplify the expression is to raise the numerator and denominator to the power of 4 to get .Calvin claims the first step to simplify the expression is to apply the quotient of powers to get .Who is correct and why?
Answer
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Nadine is incorrect because she should have applied the quotient of powers rule first.B
Nadine is correct because she correctly applied the power of a product rule.C
Calvin is incorrect because he should have applied the power of a product rule first.D
Calvin is correct because he correctly applied the quotient of powers rule.