Use the Properties of Exponents to Simplify the Expression $4 x ^ { - 2 / 5 } ( x -^ { 11 / 5 } - 5 x )$

question 17

Multiple Choice

Use the properties of exponents to simplify the expression. Write with positive exponents.
- $4 x ^ { - 2 / 5 } ( x -^ { 11 / 5 } - 5 x )$

• A) \(4 x ^ { 9 / 5 } + 5 x ^ { - 2 / 5 }\)
• B) \(\frac { 4 } { x ^ { 9 / 5 } } - \frac { 20 } { x ^ { - 2 / 5 } }\)
• C) \(4 x ^ { 9 / 5 } - 20 x ^ { 3 / 5 }\)
• D) \(4 x ^ { - 22 / 5 } - 20 x ^ { - 2 / 5 }\)

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Definitions:

Maximum Conditioning

The point at which a conditioned response reaches its highest level of strength or efficiency through the learning process.

Blocking

The prevention of the acquisition of a conditioned response (CR) to a second conditioned stimulus (CS2) when two stimuli are paired with an unconditioned stimulus (UCS) and conditioning has already occurred to the first stimulus (CS1).

Conditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that was once neutral but, upon being paired with an unconditioned stimulus, begins to elicit a conditioned response.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any prior learning or conditioning.