Question

simplify the expression

a^4(a^-2)

Answer 1

\[a^m \cdot a^n=a^{m+n}\]

Answer 2

just add the exponents to give a^whatever

Answer 3

but what if the exponent is negative

Answer 4

still do it

Answer 5

\[a^{4+(-2)}\]

Answer 6

so it is a^2

Answer 7

yep

Answer 8

oh thanks