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Simplify the expression. Assuming that x is a nonzero, your answer should only have positive exponents.

x^-10 * x^6

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x^6/x^10
Combine powers. x^6/x^10 = x^(6 - 10):
x^(6 - 10)
6 - 10 = -4:
Answer: x^(-4)
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1/x^4 is your answer
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