Which could be the first step in simplifying this expression? Check all that apply. (x cubed x Superscript negative 6 Baseline) squared
(x Superscript negative 18 Baseline) squared
(x Superscript negative 3 Baseline) squared
(x Superscript negative 2 Baseline) squared
x Superscript 6 Baseline x Superscript negative 12 Baseline
x Superscript 5 Baseline x Superscript negative 4

Step-by-step explanation:

is the expression given to be solved.

First of all let us have a look at 3 formulas:

Both the formula can be applied to the expression() during the first step while solving it.

Applying formula (1):

Comparing the terms of with

So, is reduced to

Applying formula (2):

Comparing the terms of with

So, is reduced to .

So, the answers can be:

if you mean

then it's c. 8, -7/3

but if you mean

then it is

d. 8

step-by-step explanation:

the given radical expression is:

we can rewrite this as:

we express as square numbers to get;

the exponents will now cancel out to give.

the correct answer is d