SOLUTION: Simplify the following expressions. answers with positive exponents only. (x²)-³(x­²) __________ (x²)^-4

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Question 94238: Simplify the following expressions. answers with positive exponents only.
(x²)-³(x­²)
__________
(x²)^-4

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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(x²)-³(x­²)
__________
(x²)^-4
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= [(x^-6)x^2] / [ x^-8]
= [x^-4] / [x^-8]
= [x^-4]
= x^4
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Cheers,
Stan H.