Simplify each expression. Use positive exponents.
M ^{3}N ^{-6}P^{0}

I was never good at math and the book I have is no use at all. I think the n ^–6 turns out to be 1/n^6 .... I think. Any help to understand it would be wonderful.

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Simplify each expression. Use positive exponents. 
M ^{3}N ^{-6}P^{0}

I was never good at math and the book I have is no use at all. I think the n ^–6 turns out to be 1/n^6 .... I think. Any help to understand it would be wonderful.

asnaseer · Answer

you are correct with n^(-6) = 1/n^6 this site may be helpful to you: http://www.mathsisfun.com/exponent.html let me know if you are still stuck after looking at this site.

anonymous · Answer

I looked at the site got all the questions it asked right. It's just they are using numbers and not letters. I think that's why I am more confused. I know $$n ^{-6}$$ is $$\frac{ 1 }{ n ^{6} } $$ and  $$p ^{0} $$ is 1 I believe. Other then that I am lost.

asnaseer · Answer

which bit exactly are you lost on?

asnaseer · Answer

if you use the results you gave above and put them into your original expression then you should end up with the correct answer

asnaseer · Answer

$$m^3n^{-6}p^0=...$$

anonymous · Answer

So it's $$m ^{3}\frac{ 1 }{ n ^{6} }1$$ It just didn't seem right to me when I wrote it down.

asnaseer · Answer

it is correct but you can simplify this further (e.g. anything times 1 is just the same result)

asnaseer · Answer

$$m^3n^{-6}p^0=m^3\frac{1}{n^6}1=\frac{m^3}{n^6}$$

asnaseer · Answer

does that make sense to you?

anonymous · Answer

It does now. Thanks for helping. Trying to get my high school diploma and math was my worst subject in school.

asnaseer · Answer

yw :)

and I am certain you will pick this up quickly - you certainly have the right attitude towards it :)

anonymous · Answer

Thanks. Hope can remain so or else I will have no hair left. It really is the letters the throw me off the most though

asnaseer · Answer

ha ha - I see you have a good sense of humour as well :)

good luck with your diploma my friend! :)

asnaseer · Answer

This is also a very good site with lots of short videos and exercises that may help you: https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra/exponent-equations/exponent-properties-algebra/e/simplifying_expressions_with_exponents

anonymous · Answer

Oh thank you. Every little bit helps. I would give a medal but have no idea how.

asnaseer · Answer

I am here to help rather than to collect medals :)

However, the way you medal someone is by clicking on the "Best Response" button next to ay of their replies.

asnaseer · Answer

BTW: Once you are happy that your question has been answered then you should Close it.

anonymous · Answer

Oh, Sorry, Will close now. Thanks for the help. Happy Holidays.

asnaseer · Answer

thx :)