Simplify the Expression

question 45

Multiple Choice

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

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Definitions:

Moral reasoning

The process by which individuals think about, analyze, and assess the principles and reasons behind their ethical judgments and behaviors.

Moral principles

Fundamental guidelines or rules about what is considered right and wrong that govern individuals' behavior and interactions.

Existing laws

Currently enacted and enforceable legal rules governing behavior, relationships, and societal standards.

Moral development

The process through which individuals acquire values, behaviors, and thoughts about right and wrong that guide responsible and socially acceptable conduct.