SOLUTION: Write using positive exponents 1/ a^3 * a^ -2

Algebra ->  Exponents-negative-and-fractional -> SOLUTION: Write using positive exponents 1/ a^3 * a^ -2       Log On


   

Question 593531: Write using positive exponents
1/ a^3 * a^ -2
Answer by lwsshak3(11628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write using positive exponents
1/ a^3 * a^ -2
=a^-2/a^3
bring numerator down with the denominator and reverse the sign of the exponent
=1/a^3*a^2
=1/a^5