SOLUTION: what is a to the -1 half divided by 6a to 1 third times a to the -1 fourth look like when simplified?

Question 541919: what is a to the -1 half divided by 6a to 1 third times a to the -1 fourth look like when simplified?
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20054) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a to the -1 half divided by 6a to 1 third times a to the -1 fourth look

I can't tell if you mean this

�or this:  

If it's this one:

�

write the expression  as , then you have:

�


Indicate the multiplication of the numerators and multiplication of
denominators



Add the exponents in the top + = + = 




Subtract the exponents - = - = 

which can also be written in root form:

 

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However, if it's this:



Add the exponents on the bottom:  



Subtract the exponents  = 




Move the negative exponential from the top to the bottom:



Write the denominator in root form



Edwin

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