Simplify the expression so that no negative exponents appear in the final result. Assume all variables represent nonzero real numbers. (5a^{-4})(a^2)^{-2}

Jefferson Booth

Jefferson Booth

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2022-11-04

Simplify the expression so that no negative exponents appear in the final result. Assume all variables represent nonzero real numbers.
( 5 a 4 ) ( a 2 ) 2

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Hector Hamilton

Hector Hamilton

Beginner2022-11-05Added 13 answers

Given
( 5 a 4 ) ( a 2 ) 2 = 5 2 × a 8 × a 4 = 25 a 12 = 25 / a 12 = ( 5 a 6 ) 2 \

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