Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321726391
ISBN 13: 978-0-32172-639-1

Chapter 5 - Section 5.2 - Negative Exponents and Scientific Notation - Exercise Set - Page 356: 122

Answer

$9a^{6}$

Work Step by Step

$(2a^{3})^{3}a^{-3}+a^{11}a^{-5}=2^{3}a^{3\times3}a^{-3}+a^{11}a^{-5}=8a^{9}a^{-3}+a^{11}a^{-5}=8a^{9+(-3)}+a^{11+(-5)}=8a^{6}+a^{6}=9a^{6}$
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