Question

Finish simplifying the expression.Write your answers without negative exponents.
x^3*x^-5

Answer 1

Do you know how to simplify expressions ?

Answer 2

\(x^3 \cdot x^{-5} \rightarrow x^{3 +(- 5)}\)

When we multiply exponents with like bases, we keep the base and add the exponents.

So what's 3 + -5?

Answer 3

not at all -.-

Answer 4

Can you add that?

Answer 5

x^3 x/x^5

x^3 + 1 - 5

3 + 1 - 5 = ?

Answer 6

Can you add 3 + (-5)? @TechnicianExpert