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Multiply or divide as indicated p^a*p^-3*p^2

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Answer:

p^(a-1)

Explanation:

The simplified expression can be seen in the picture attached below

As the factors have the same base, we just need to add or substract the exponents

p^(a-3+2) = p^(a-1)

Multiply or divide as indicated p^a*p^-3*p^2-example-1
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