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Rewrite the expression without using a negative exponent.

12x^−4
Simplify your answer as much as possible.

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12x^-4
To make the exponent positive you have to bring the term x^-4 down so your answer would be= 12/x^4
User Fviktor
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12x^-4 =
12 * x^-4 =
12 * 1/(x^4) =
12 / (x^4)
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