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Which expression is equivalent to (x^-6/x^2)^3

Which expression is equivalent to (x^-6/x^2)^3-example-1
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For this problem, just apply the laws of exponents. When dividing variable with the same base, just subtract their exponents. Hence, x^-6 divided by x^2 would be x^-8. Then, multiply the exponent with 3, becoming x^-24. Or, in reciprocal form, 1/x^24.

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