Question

Simplify the expression -3x^-5y^4^3 using only positive exponents.

a. A. -27x^-15y^12
b. B. 27x^-15y^12
c. C. -27x^-5y^12
d. D. 27x^-5y^12

Answer 1

To simplify the expression -3x^-5y^4^3, we can convert the negative exponents to positive exponents by taking the reciprocal.

Step-by-step explanation:

To simplify the expression -3x^-5y^4^3 using positive exponents, we need to convert the negative exponents to positive exponents. When we have a negative exponent, it can be written as the reciprocal of the positive exponent. So, -3x^-5y^4^3 can be written as -3/y^12x^5. The answer is option C. -27x^-5y^12.