Question

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Simplify the expression (-4)^-6(-4)^7

Answer 1

Please explain as well so I can understand how to do it. Thank you xxxxx

Answer 2

\[(-4^{-6})(-4^{7})\]

Since -6 is an exponent, and you cant have negative exponents, you need to make into a fraction. \[(\frac{ 1 }{ -4^{6} })(-4^{7})\]

Simplify by applying the powers.
\[(\frac{ 1 }{ 4096 })(-16384)\]

Now just multiply and divide.

-4 would be you're answer.

Answer 3

@ashley_king thank you so so so much! :)