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OpenStudy (thadyoung):

what is the simplified form of the expression of 3a^4 b^-2 c^3?

OpenStudy (thadyoung):

@bibby @mathmale

OpenStudy (thadyoung):

idk how to start...

OpenStudy (mathmale):

I see one instance of a negative exponent in this expression. That are you supposed to do with that? In this case, "simplify" would include eliminating negative exponents.

OpenStudy (bibby):

and recall that negative exponents go to the denominator a^-4 = 1 -- a^4

OpenStudy (mathmale):

yes, so write down the original expression. Then rearrange it as necessary to get rid of that negative exponent.

OpenStudy (mathmale):

thad?

OpenStudy (triciaal):

b^-2 not a^-4

OpenStudy (triciaal):

but follow the right method explained keep the exponents positive

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