Question

Simplify the expression.

7a^-5 b^3

Answer 1

\[7b^3/a^5\]

Answer 2

Like that?

Answer 3

7a to the -5 and b to the 3

Answer 4

Yes... Simplified, a negative exponent is the same as putting it in the denominator as a positive exponent. 2^-2 is the same as 1/2^2.

So 7a^-5*b^3 = 7b^3/a^5

Answer 5

oh ok i see thanks