SOLUTION: Simplify. Write answer with positive exponenets only. (x^2)^-3(x^-2)/ (x^2)^-4. I came up with x^16 but I don't think it is right and I have no idea of how to check my answer

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Question 54012This question is from textbook Beginning Algebra
: Simplify. Write answer with positive exponenets only.
(x^2)^-3(x^-2)/ (x^2)^-4.
I came up with x^16 but I don't think it is right and I have no idea of how to check my answer. This question is from textbook Beginning Algebra

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(x^2)^-3(x^-2)/ (x^2)^-4.
=x^(-6)x^(-2) / x^-8
=x^(-8)/x^(-8)
= 1
Cheers,
Stan H.