Simplify the Expression

question 143

Essay

Simplify the expression. An answer with exponents should contain positive exponents only.

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Definitions:

Sexual Deviance

Behaviors or desires that deviate from societal norms or expectations regarding sexuality.

Socially Desirable Responding

The tendency of respondents to answer questions in a manner that will be viewed favorably by others, potentially skewing survey or research results.

Deception

The act of misleading or deceiving someone, often used in psychological research to maintain experimental integrity.

Extraneous Variable

Any variable that is not intentionally studied within an experiment which could affect the outcome and thus confound the results.