Question

Simplify. Write your final answer: (x⁹y⁻¹²)(x⁻⁷y¹⁰)

Answer 1

x^2y^-2

Explanation:

When solving exponential equations, you follow these rules:

- The base of the exponent must be exactly the same. In this example, x^9 and x^-7 have the same bases, as well as y^-12 and y^10.

- When multiplying exponents, you multiply the bases and add the exponents.

In this case, (x^9y^-12)(x^-7y^10) would be x^2y^-2. This is because 9+(-7)=2 and (-12)+10=(-2).

Edit: I apologize for the confusion. I read the equation wrong at first. This edited answer should be correct.