Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
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Chapter 5 - Section 5.1 - Exponents and Scientific Notation - Exercise Set - Page 262: 64

Answer

$\frac{1}{x^{9}}$

Work Step by Step

We are given the expression $\frac{x^{11}}{x^{20}}$. We can use the quotient rule to simplify this expression. $\frac{x^{11}}{x^{20}}=x^{11-20}=x^{-9}$ We know that $a^{-n}=\frac{1}{a^{n}}$ (where a is a nonzero real number and n is a positive integer). Therefore, $x^{-9}=\frac{1}{x^{9}}$
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