If a and b are positive integers, such that a^b = 125, then (a – b)^(a + b – 4) = ?
If \(a\) and \(b\) are positive ingegers, such that \(a^{b}=125\), then \((a-b)^{a+b-4}=\) ?
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Given \(a^b = 125\) and knowing \(a\) and \(b\) are positive integers, let’s first identify \(a\) and \(b\).
Finding \(a\) and \(b\)
The number 125 is a perfect cube, specifically \(5^3\). Therefore, \(a = 5\) and \(b = 3\).
Calculating \((a-b)^{a+b-4}\)
Now, substitute \(a = 5\) and \(b = 3\) into the expression:
\[
(a-b)^{a+b-4} = (5-3)^{5+3-4}
\]
This simplifies to:
\[
(2)^{4} = 16
\]
Therefore, the value of \((a-b)^{a+b-4}\) is \(\boldsymbol{16}\).