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Write the expression 4^4(4^-7)(4) using a single exponent

User BrianP
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Answer:

Explanation:

4^(4-7+1) = 4^-2

User Joubarc
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Answer: 4⁻²

Explanation:

Use the power rule to combine exponents

4⁴ ⁻⁷ · 4

Subtract 7 from 4.

4⁻³ · 4

Multiply 4⁻³ by 4 by adding the exponents.

4⁻³ ⁺¹

Add -3 and 1

4⁻² is the answer

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