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OpenStudy (anonymous):

-20a^-2b^-7 ------------- = ? 5a^-5b^3

OpenStudy (uri):

-20a^?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[\large \frac{ -20a^{-2} -2b^{-7}}{ 5a^{-5}-5b^{3} }\] this?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

alright

OpenStudy (anonymous):

do you know the answer?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

what do you need to do with it?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Simplify the expression using properties of exponents.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the divisor is making it a bit tricky with the subtractions. I'm not sure.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

okay thanks for trying

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