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(2a^-5)(-5a^9)
simplify the expression. show your work and justify each step.

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Explanation:


= (2 {a}^( - 5) ) * ( - 5 {a}^(9) )


= (2 * ( - 5)) {a}^( - 5 + 9)


= - 10 {a}^(4)

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