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#1 2024-05-16 12:50:07

mathxyz
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Simplify Expression...1

Simplify the given expression. Express the answer so that all exponents are positive. Whenever an exponent is 0 or negative, assume that the base is not 0.


(-4x^2)^(-1)


Let me see.


Place base in denominator under 1.


1/(-4x^2)


I think the negative can be placed in front of the fraction.


-(1/4x^2)


You say?

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#2 2024-05-16 19:12:00

Europe2048
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Re: Simplify Expression...1

Yeah, seems about right.

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#3 2024-05-17 03:09:26

mathxyz
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Re: Simplify Expression...1

Europe2048 wrote:

Yeah, seems about right.

Very good. Thank you.

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