Question 117143: Simplify the expression. Write the reslut using positive exponents only.
5^-7x^-3y^2
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5^-4x^-6y^4 Answer by checkley71(8403) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! 5^-7/5^-4=5^(-7+4)=5^-3=1/5^3
X^-3/X^-6=X^(-3+6)=X^3
Y^2/Y^4=Y^(2-4)=Y^-2=1/Y^2
COMBINING THESE ELEMENTS WE HAVE:
X^3/5^3Y^2 OR X^3/125Y^2 ANSWER.