Question

(x^-2)^3 Simplify & express answers using positive exponents

Answer 1

1/
`x^(6)`

Explanation:

(x^-2)^3

If you have parentheses around an exponent, you multiply them together.

x^-6

Change it to reciprocal so it is 1/
`x^(6)`

Proof:

`x^(-2)` ×
`x^(-2)` ×
`x^(-2)` =
`x^(-2 - 2 - 2)` =
`x^(-6)`

Answer 2

Answer: 1/(x^6)

Explanation:

(x^-2)^3=

(x^(-2*3))=

(x^(-6))=1/(x^6)