SOLUTION: simplify the following expression and write the answer with positive exponents only. (x^2)raised -3(x^-2) over (x^2)raised -4

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Question 82916: simplify the following expression and write the answer with positive exponents only.
(x^2)raised -3(x^-2)
over
(x^2)raised -4
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(x^2)raised -3(x^-2)
over
(x^2)raised -4
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=[x^-6*x^-2]/[x^-8]
=[x^-8]/[x^-8]
=1
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Cheers,
Stan H.