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Question 334201: Hi,
I am having issues solving this kind of problems. Any help and suggestion is greatly appreciated.
Simplify the expression, using only positive exponents in your answer:
x^-8+y^-8
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x^-1+y^-1
Thanks!
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Multiply numerator and denominator by x%5E8y%5E8 and simplify.