Question

Write the expression in simplest form

Answer 1

Haley :D

Answer 2

\[(8a^{-3})^{\frac{ -2 }{ 3 }}\]

Answer 3

I have to show steps :(

Answer 4

This is order of operations

Answer 5

You must do the work in Parentheisis first

Answer 6

I don't remember how to do it, sadly :(

Answer 7

Do you know the Order of Operation rules?

Answer 8

I know how to do PEMDAS, but is that what I have to do? This is algebra 2....

Answer 9

Yep I think its PEMDAS

Answer 10

you multiply the exponents

Answer 11

okay one second...

Answer 12

Yep mupltity the exponents

Answer 13

when you multiply -3 and -2/3 you get and exponent of 2

Answer 14

so 8a^2

Answer 15

okay because the -3 and -3 cancel just like fractions! :D

Answer 16

Exactly!

Answer 17

is that all I do?

Answer 18

that's all you can do. it's simplified

Answer 19

Yep

Answer 20

okay thank you!