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Simplify (x^3)(x^-2)

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Hey there!

When multiplying variables with the same degree, be sure to add the two degrees being multiplied.

For example;

x * x; both of these terms have the degree of "1" as they are "x^1". Since we are multiplying them, we need to add their degrees.
x^1 * x^1 = x^2

Now that we've broken down what we are doing, let's apply this new knowledge to your problem.

(x^3)(x^-2); Remember to just add the degrees; -2 + 3 = 1
This means our product is x^1, or just x.

I hope this helps!
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