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If \(y=\frac{(3^5-3^2)^2}{(5^7-5^4)^{-2}}\), then \(y\) is NOT divisible by which of the following?

A. \(6^4\)
B. \(62^2\)
C. \(65^2\)
D. \(15^4\)
E. \(52^4\)


\(y=\frac{(3^5-3^2)^2}{(5^7-5^4)^{-2}}=(3^5-3^2)^2*(5^7-5^4)^2=\)

\(=3^4*(3^3-1)^2*5^8*(5^3-1)^2=\)

\(=3^4*26^2*5^8*124^2=\)

\(=2^6*3^4*5^8*13^2*31^2\).

Now, if you analyze each option you'll see that only \(52^4=2^8*13^4\) is not a factor of \(y\), since the power of 13 in it is higher than the power of 13 in \(y\).


Answer: E

Bunuel,

How did you get from: \((3^5-3^2)^2*(5^7-5^4)^2\)
to \(3^4*(3^3-1)^2*5^8*(5^3-1)^2\) ?

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If \(y=\frac{(3^5-3^2)^2}{(5^7-5^4)^{-2}}\), then \(y\) is NOT divisible by which of the following?

A. \(6^4\)
B. \(62^2\)
C. \(65^2\)
D. \(15^4\)
E. \(52^4\)


\(y=\frac{(3^5-3^2)^2}{(5^7-5^4)^{-2}}=(3^5-3^2)^2*(5^7-5^4)^2=\)

\(=3^4*(3^3-1)^2*5^8*(5^3-1)^2=\)

\(=3^4*26^2*5^8*124^2=\)

\(=2^6*3^4*5^8*13^2*31^2\).

Now, if you analyze each option you'll see that only \(52^4=2^8*13^4\) is not a factor of \(y\), since the power of 13 in it is higher than the power of 13 in \(y\).


Answer: E


Bunuel, could you please elaborate the following steps?

\(=3^4*26^2*5^8*124^2=\)

\(=2^6*3^4*5^8*13^2*31^2\).

Thank you!
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Official Solution:

If \(y=\frac{(3^5-3^2)^2}{(5^7-5^4)^{-2}}\), then \(y\) is NOT divisible by which of the following?

A. \(6^4\)
B. \(62^2\)
C. \(65^2\)
D. \(15^4\)
E. \(52^4\)


\(y=\frac{(3^5-3^2)^2}{(5^7-5^4)^{-2}}=(3^5-3^2)^2*(5^7-5^4)^2=\)

\(=3^4*(3^3-1)^2*5^8*(5^3-1)^2=\)

\(=3^4*26^2*5^8*124^2=\)

\(=2^6*3^4*5^8*13^2*31^2\).

Now, if you analyze each option you'll see that only \(52^4=2^8*13^4\) is not a factor of \(y\), since the power of 13 in it is higher than the power of 13 in \(y\).


Answer: E


Bunuel, could you please elaborate the following steps?

\(=3^4*26^2*5^8*124^2=\)

\(=2^6*3^4*5^8*13^2*31^2\).

Thank you!


hi,
let me do it for you from \(=3^4*26^2*5^8*124^2=\)
\(=3^4*(2*13)^2*5^8*(4*31)^2\)
=> \(=3^4*2^2*13^2*5^8*4^2*31^2\)
=> \(=3^4*2^{(2+4)}*13^2*5^8*31^2\)
=> \(2^6*3^4*5^8*13^2*31^2\)
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I think this is a high-quality question and I agree with explanation.
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I think this is a high-quality question and I agree with explanation.
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I have edited the question and the solution by adding more details to enhance its clarity. I hope it is now easier to understand.
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This is a great question that’s helpful for learning.
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