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lynda, a student: (-4x)to the 0 power times x squared over 3to the -3 power i have to rewrite the expression with pos exponents |
Hi Lynda,
Here are the exponent laws:
Product Law |
Quotient Law |
Power Law |
| xa·xb=xa+b |  |
(xa)b=xab |
Zero Power Law |
Power of a Product Law |
Power of a Quotient Law |
| x0=1 | (xy)a=xaya |  |
Negative Exponent Law |
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Rational Exponent Law |
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Let's look at a similar example to your problem:
Hope this helps,
Janice
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