Question

would this x^3x^-5/x^-4 become this :x^-4/2x^2 ? if it was simplified

Answer 1

x^3 * x^-5 = x^(3 + (-5) ) = x^(-2)

So x^3 * x^-5 = x^(-2)

Answer 2

which means

x^3x^-5/x^-4

becomes

x^-2/x^-4

Answer 3

x^-2/x^-4 = x^(-2 - (-4) ) = x^(-2 + 4) = x^2

So the final answer is x^2

Answer 4

wow you made it look easy :) thanks

Answer 5

you're welcome, I'm glad it's making sense

Answer 6

The general rule is this

Answer 7

When multiplying exponential expressions with the same base, you add the corresponding exponents.

Answer 8

When dividing exponential expressions with the same base, you subtract the corresponding exponents.

Answer 9

oh i see where i made those mistakes thanks for the rules

Answer 10

sure thing