OAU Post-UTME Mathematics 2014 Question 22

Question 22

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Simplify (8√n/m3/2)2(4−1m2/(2n−2))

  1. A.128n3m−1
  2. B.8n3m−1
  3. C.8n3m
  4. D.8n4m
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (8n3m−1)

Explanation

The first bracket squared is 64n/m³. The second is m²n²/8. Multiplying gives 8n³/m = 8n³m−1.