Question

I think I have the right answer, just want to check if it's actually the answer... (-a)^12 / (-a)^7
Is the answer -a^5?

Answer 1

no

Answer 2

(-a)^12/(-a)^7 = (-a)^(12-7) = (-a)^5

(-a)^5 = (-a)*(-a)*(-a)*(-a)*(-a)
(-a)^5 = (-1)*(-1)*(-1)*(-1)*(-1)*(a*a*a*a*a)
(-a)^5 = -a^5

you have the right answer

Answer 3

Ahhh, thank you!

Answer 4

sorry i got it wrong