SOLUTION: Simplify (-g)^3(-g)^2

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Question 551803: Simplify (-g)^3(-g)^2
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, Alan3354:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(-g)^3(-g)^2


(-g^3)(g^2)


-g^5


So (-g)^3(-g)^2 = -g^5 for every value of 'g'

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Simplify (-g)^3(-g)^2
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Multiply --> add exponents.
%28-g%29%5E3%28-g%29%5E2+=+-g%5E5
= -1%2Fg%5E5 Whichever you think is simpler.