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When you divide with negative exponents, you divide the rational numbers like normal and then you add the exponents.

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TRUE or FALSE???

When you divide with negative exponents, you divide the rational numbers like normal-example-1
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Answer:

FALSE

Explanation:

u cant combine # w/ different exponents bc they arnt like terms

User Nick Rupley
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Answer:

the same as multiplying them, except you're doing the opposite: subtracting where you would have added and dividing where you would have multiplied. If the bases are the same, subtract the exponents. Remember to flip the exponent and make it positive, if needed.

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