SOLUTION: Hello. The instructions say simplify the expression and assume that all variables represent nonzero integers. The problem itself is (x(-3a - 2))^-4. I have come up with 1 / x(12a+8
Question 33684: Hello. The instructions say simplify the expression and assume that all variables represent nonzero integers. The problem itself is (x(-3a - 2))^-4. I have come up with 1 / x(12a+8) but I am not positive of my answer. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Answer by kietra(57) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website! (x(-3a - 2))^-4
YOu have a great start to the problem but the application of the power needs some review.
You are correct in placing x(-3a-2) on the bottom of the fraction. You then change the power -4 to 4 because you found the inverse by moving the quantity to the bottom.
1/(x(-3a-2)^4 is in simplest form.