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Write the expression using only positive exponents. Assume no denominator equals zero.

Write the expression using only positive exponents. Assume no denominator equals zero-example-1

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Answer:


  • \cfrac{x^(13)}{y^3}

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Given expression:


  • \cfrac{(x^5y^2)^2}{x^(-3)y^7}

Rewrite it as follows, to get only positive exponents:


  • \cfrac{(x^5y^2)^2}{x^(-3)y^7}=\cfrac{x^(10)y^4}{x^(-3)y^7}=\cfrac{x^(10+3)}{y^(7-4)}=\cfrac{x^(13)}{y^3}
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