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Question 579975: this is a sample problem I am having trouble with:
Write the given expressions with positive exponents:
5x(x^2-2)^-2
my email is ssuzi94@yahoo.com
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20064) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
5x%28x%5E2-2%29%5E%28-2%29

Move the %28x%5E2-2%29%5E%28-2%29 to the denominator by changing the
sign of the exponent -2 to +2.  Leave the 5x in the numerator:

5x%2F%28x%5E2-2%29%5E2

Edwin