Michael’s weight can be represented by the expression 72x^5. al’s weight can be represented by the expression 9x^7.

(a) what is the ratio of michael’s weight to al’s weight?



(b) simplify the ratio from part a.



(c) if the exponents in each expression were negative, instead of positive, would that change your answer for part b? explain why or why not.

a)

b) 

c), Yes;

Step-by-step explanation:

Michael's Weight:

Al's weight:

a) Ratio of Michael's weight to Al's weight:

b) This ratio simplifies to:  

c) Yes, If the exponent in each expression were negative, then we have:

Ratio of Michael's weight to Al's weight:

This ratio simplifies to:  

The two ratios are not the same.

answer: i don't understand. what are the options

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