SOLUTION: Simplify the expression r^-3 s^5 t^2 -----------

SOLUTION: Simplify the expression r^-3 s^5 t^2 ----------- - r^2 st^-2

Question 5540: Simplify the expression
r^-3 s^5 t^2
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r^2 st^-2
Answer by Abbey(339) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If an exponent is a negative number, it can be made positive by crossing the division line.
For example:
and
First create positive exponents: should be rewritten as and should become
Your new equation:

Combine like terms and look for cancellation opportunities:

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