Intermediate Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-894-7
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Chapter 1 - Section 1.6 - Properties of Integral Exponents - Exercise Set - Page 80: 114

Answer

$$\frac{8y^{21}}{x^{18}}$$

Work Step by Step

$$(\frac{x^{6}y^{-7}}{2})^{-3}$$ Recall the power rule: $(a^{m})^{n}=a^{mn}$ Thus, $=\frac{x^{6\cdot-3}y^{-7\cdot-3}}{2^{-3}}$ $=\frac{x^{-18}y^{21}}{2^{-3}}$ Recall the negative exponent rule: $a^{−n}=\frac{1}{a^{n}}$ and $\frac{1}{a^{-n}} = a^{n}$ Thus, $=\frac{x^{-18}y^{21}}{2^{-3}}$ $=\frac{2^{3}y^{21}}{x^{18}}$ $=\frac{8y^{21}}{x^{18}}$
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