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Question 109533This question is from textbook algebra2 with trigonometry
: true or false: a negative number raised to an odd power is negative? true or false? thanksThis question is from textbook algebra2 with trigonometry

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Question 109532This question is from textbook algebra2 with trigonometry
: hi i really need some help here. the sum of 3 consecutive integers is -9. what are the integers? thanks!!!This question is from textbook algebra2 with trigonometry

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Question 109677: How do you write x^-3/8 in radical form?
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Question 109746This question is from textbook algebra2 with trigonometry
: True or false: a negative number raised to an odd power is negative. true or false? any help will be greatly appreciated.This question is from textbook algebra2 with trigonometry

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Question 110808: (-2a to the sixth power)to the third power.
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Question 110841: This isn't solving a problem but SIMPLIFYING one. Here's the question:
-2x^5y^-7(-7x^4y)=

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Question 111073: How would you simplify this in exponential form, using only positive exponents,assuming all variables represent nonzero numbers?
x^9*x^-4/x^-2*x^-7
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Question 112511: [(x-1)3]8 the 3 and the 8 are exponents
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Question 112999: solve following equation for x
_7__ =-2
x+4
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Question 111074: How would you simplify this in exponential form, using only positive exponents,assuming all variables represent nonzero numbers?
a^-1b^2c^-4/a^2b^-2c^5
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Question 104706: Can I add exponents and subtract them from each other then solve?
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Question 116509: My question is to solve for X.
x^2/5 = 1/9
So far I have tried to put in radical form and have also tried to mulitply by the reciprical. Not sure if either are correct. Please help!! Thank you so much!
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Question 116569: Write 6.92 x 10 to the -5 power in standard form.
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Question 116569: Write 6.92 x 10 to the -5 power in standard form.
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Question 116569: Write 6.92 x 10 to the -5 power in standard form.
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Question 117004This question is from textbook

: Write each in exponential form.

(square root sign)x
4(square root sign)2
3(sqrt. sign) x^2y^3
This question is from textbook

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Question 117318This question is from textbook Saxon Algebra I

: This question is about simplifying by adding like terms. I don't think I can duplicate the question here in a simple way because I can't show exponents and negative exponents. I have the answer to the problem (5xsquaredycubed) but don't know why that is the answer.
If you have access to seeing this problem, can you please help? If not, then I can try to "spell it out" if needed.
Thanks for your help.This question is from textbook Saxon Algebra I

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Question 117614: I'm not sure if this is the category so I apologize if it's not. I have this problem that is a little differnet than the other problems I am doing and need some help. Here it is.
(x-1/4)(x+1/4)what method should I used to solve this? Would I put a 1 under the x?
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Question 117739: Please, i need you help. Thank you
Divide 6/25 divided by 2/15, Write the result in simplest form.
a) 2 1/5 b) 1 4/5 c) 4/125 d) 5/9
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Question 117739: Please, i need you help. Thank you
Divide 6/25 divided by 2/15, Write the result in simplest form.
a) 2 1/5 b) 1 4/5 c) 4/125 d) 5/9
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Question 118622This question is from textbook Glencoe Mathematics Algeabra II

: I have a few Questions about negative fractional exponents. I was unable to find the answer any where on the Internet.
The question is what I need to do in general with them. I will state the problem and then show all the work I am able to do.
The Problem is: 81 with an exponent of -(3/4)
P.S. sorry I was not able to use the formate plotting system
I know that I need to start by putting it into radical form as follows:

That is where I get lost. Can you please help me.

This question is from textbook Glencoe Mathematics Algeabra II

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Question 118618: Balancing Equations Using Multiplication
cannot figure out how to do this with negatives...
=
the negative is in front of both numbers in the first fraction.
must solve equation and also show checks
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Question 119305This question is from textbook Algerbra 1 A Teaching Textbook
:
9-x-1/5+4This question is from textbook Algerbra 1 A Teaching Textbook

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Question 119426This question is from textbook Algebra II Glencoe mathematics

: I have searched through my whole text book and I am unable to find the Steps to take to finish this problem. If you could assist me in this manor your efforts would be much appreciated. Thank YouThis question is from textbook Algebra II Glencoe mathematics

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Question 120469: Simplify
3 divided x-5 plus 1
OVER
1 - 4 divided by x-5
Any help would be great!
Thanks
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Question 121141This question is from textbook

: (-5/4)^3(4/5)^2

Both of these are fractions. I believe you flip the first one and make it a positve number This question is from textbook

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Question 121370: Please help me learn how simplify and solve:
Fraction
7 over xto the neg 2

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Question 121589:
How do I do (-5)^-2?
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Question 121593: how do I figure out 2x^-3*y^-2/z^4
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Question 121369: Please help me understand how to do this. I am to simplify if possible and solve.
5 to the negative 7 th *5^9 =
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Question 121610: How would I do -(4m)^3
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Question 121610: How would I do -(4m)^3
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Question 121614: what would I do for this problem? (s^4t)^3*(s^4t^3)^2
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Question 121726: Please help me answer this question:

I started this:
(1/8)-2/3 = 1/(1/8)-2/3) = 1 x (8/1)-2/3 this is where I get stuck.
Thanks.
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Question 122140: Please help me solve this equation:
5x^-4 after the little arrow its suppose to be a negative 4. So its 5 times x and then a negative exponent which is negative 4
Thank You
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Question 122371This question is from textbook prentice hall mathmatics algebra 1
: my teacher did not get to explain these kinds of problems before the bell rang.
in this equation, # and & is what we must find.
a^#/3b^&=b^3/3
can you help explain this to me?
i started this but i think i got it all wrong. thank you sooo much!
emma
titusville, flThis question is from textbook prentice hall mathmatics algebra 1

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Question 122447: ab^6(a^2-2a-15)
_________________ divided by
a^7b^5(5-a)

Thank you so much!!!!!1
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Question 122609: What would this be multiplied:
2m to the 4th power*8m to the 8th power
(*means multiply)
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Question 123033: How do you simplify this fraction?
2x^2 + x - 6
______________
2x + 4

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Question 123033: How do you simplify this fraction?
2x^2 + x - 6
______________
2x + 4

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Question 123145This question is from textbook College Algebra Essentials
: Please can you help me, I tried figuring it out but no luck.
4x^4= 13x^2-9This question is from textbook College Algebra Essentials

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Question 123144This question is from textbook College Algebra Essentials
: I'm not sure how to do this one. Can you help?
(x^2-3x+3)^3/2 - 1=0This question is from textbook College Algebra Essentials

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Question 123339: Can you please help me? I have tried working it out but it doesn't check out right.
(x+7)^3/2=27
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