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OpenStudy (darthvader2900):

Medal please help quick.

OpenStudy (darthvader2900):

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (darthvader2900):

I posted it @theevilgenius_

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-5 and 2 should be multiplied. By rule of exponents. Then, when you get -10, minus it by -4.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

only look at the powers

OpenStudy (darthvader2900):

6

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-10 - (-4) = -6

OpenStudy (darthvader2900):

Right, -6

OpenStudy (darthvader2900):

What do I do next?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so 12^-6

OpenStudy (darthvader2900):

Oh, thank you @nonon

OpenStudy (anonymous):

for exponents, if the base is same, division can be subtracted. and when it's (base^a)^b like in the problem, multiply.

OpenStudy (darthvader2900):

Thank you so much!!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

you're welcome :D

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