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OpenStudy (anonymous):

(a^2)^3 + (a^-2)^-2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

\[(a^2)^3 + (a ^{-2})^{-2}\]

OpenStudy (calculusxy):

You need to use the power rule .. \[\large (x^a)^b = x^{a \times b}\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok i got it thanks

OpenStudy (calculusxy):

Also when a base is raised to a negative power it becomes fraction. For instance: \[\large x^{-2} = \frac{1}{x^2}\]

OpenStudy (calculusxy):

...and the exponent becomes a positive

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