SOLUTION: Why does {{{ (3x^(-2))/(2) }}} become {{{ (3)/(2x^(2)) }}} and not {{{ (1)/(2*3t^(2)) }}} Thanks!

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Question 1004384: Why does +%283x%5E%28-2%29%29%2F%282%29+ become +%283%29%2F%282x%5E%282%29%29+ and not +%281%29%2F%282%2A3t%5E%282%29%29+
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Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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The rules for exponents state that a negative exponent in the numerator becomes a positive exponent in the denominator.