Question

Simplify y to the negative eighth power over x to the negative fifth power.

(xy)−13
x to the fifth power over y to the eighth power
x5y8
1 over quantity x times y cubed end quantity

Answer 1

Explanation:

Simplify y to the negative eighth power over x to the negative fifth power.

y^-8/x^-5 = x^5/y^8

If a negative exponent is in the numerator, move the expression to the denominator and make the exponent positive.

If a negative exponent is in the denominator, move the expression to the numerator and make the exponent positive.

Answer 2

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