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Question 21253: how would i simplify this polynomial
x^3 . x^-6=
Thanks
Answer by elima(1433) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x^3 . x^-6=
When we have a negative exponent it means the term is actually;
1%2Fx%5E6
so we have;
x%5E3*1%2Fx%5E6
x%5E3%2Fx%5E6
the next step is to subtract exponents;
x%5E-3
Hope you understand
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