Question

Simplify each expression using the exponent rules.

1. (-3)^-2
2. (2/3)^-3
3. (2x^3y^0z)^2
4. 6x^3y^2/2x
5. (x^2y/x^3y^3)^3
6. x^-2y^5z/x^3y^-4z^5
7. 4x^2y^3 (2x^-4y)
8. 3xy^2 (-2x^3y^4)^2
9. (2x^-2y^5)^-2/4x^5y^-3
10. (-4x^2y^-2z/8x^2yz^-3)^3

Answer 1

1. 1/9

2. 27/8

3. 1

4. x^2

5. y^(-6)/x^3

6. y^9/x^5z^4

7. 8y^4/x^2

8. -12x^7y^10

9. 1/16x^9y^13

10. -1/8x^6y^-6z^3

Step-by-step explanation: To simplify expressions using exponent rules, you need to know the rules for multiplying, dividing, and raising powers to a power. Simplify if necessary.