SOLUTION: Rewrite the expression using positive exponents 2x/y^-2

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Question 429584: Rewrite the expression using positive exponents 2x/y^-2
Found 2 solutions by nerdybill, Alan3354:
Answer by nerdybill(7384) About Me  (Show Source):
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2x/y^-2
To make the exponent associated with the y-term positive, move it the numerator:
2xy^2
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Note: it works the other way around too -- that is if an exponent in the numerator is negative, you can make it positive by moving it to the denominator.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Rewrite the expression using positive exponents 2x/y^-2
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2x%2Fy%5E-2
Multiply NUM and DEN by y^2
= 2xy%5E2%2F%28y%5E%28-2%2B2%29%29
= 2xy%5E2%2Fy%5E0+=+2xy%5E2%2F1+=+2xy%5E2
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As a shortcut, moving a factor or term from the NUM to the DEN or vice versa changes its sign.