Question

Which expressions are equivalent to the given expression?

Answer 1

it can be simplified to Y^(-5)X^(-2)

Explanation:

So the exponents can be added because the terms are all being multiplied:

For Y: (-8)+(3)=(-5)

For X: (0)+(-2)=(-2)

So the simplified answer is Y^(-5)X^(-2)

That is also the same as 1/[(x^5)(y^2)]

Does that answer the question?