How do you simplify #(-2x^2)^3(4x^3)^-1 #?
1 Answer
Jul 11, 2016
Explanation:
Rule #1:
#(a^b)^c = a^(b*c)#
Rule #2
#a^-1 = 1/a#
Rule #3
#(a^b)/(a^c) = a^(b-c#
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Use rules
Simplify by multiplying out the exponents
Write as fractions
Rewrite as a single fraction
Multiply numerator and denominator by
Simplify coefficients and then simplify variables using rule
Write without a denominator