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Simplify the expression using the rules for

exponents.


Write your answer without negative exponents.

Simplify the expression using the rules for exponents. Write your answer without negative-example-1
User SteveDJ
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Answer: x/(z*(y^7))^4

Explanation:

(x^5 y^4 z^-4)^-3/(x^-4 y^4 z^4)^4=

(x^-15 y^-12 z^12)/(x^-16 y^16 z^16)=

(z^12 x^16)/(x^15 y^12 y^16 z^16)=

x/(z^4 y^28)=x/(z*(y^7))^4

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