document.write( "Question 46523: how would i solve this problem:\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "that is \"(negative 4 squared) raised to the negative 3rd power\" incase you didnt get that. i dont know if i add the exponents or multiply them or work it out like this:\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "(16)^-3\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "that just doesnt seem right to me. i really need your help. these summer assignments are killing me. trig is gunna be such a whore next year.
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Algebra.Com's Answer #30823 by askmemath(368)\"\" \"About 
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