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Which could be the first step in simplifying this expression? Check all that apply.

Which could be the first step in simplifying this expression? Check all that apply-example-1
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Answer:


(x^(-3))^2

Explanation:

applying the exponent rule to the inside of the bracket, x^3 x x^-6 = x^-3 since you add the exponents

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