SOLUTION: x^-1/7 x^7/6

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Question 277938: x^-1/7 x^7/6
Answer by jsmallt9(3758) About Me  (Show Source):
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When multiplying factors with exponents and the same base, like yours, the rule is to add the exponents. It does not matter what kinds of numbers the exponents are. just add them:
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As always, when you add fractions you must have the same denominator:
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which gives us:
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