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Blitzer - College Algebra 8th Edition
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Capitolo 1, Problema 41

Simplify each exponential expression in Exercises 23–64. (−4/x)3 (−4/x)^3

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Identify the expression to simplify: \(\left(\frac{-4}{x}\right)^3\).
Recall the exponent rule: \(\left(\frac{a}{b}\right)^n = \frac{a^n}{b^n}\), which means you raise both numerator and denominator to the power of 3.
Apply the exponent to the numerator and denominator separately: \(\frac{(-4)^3}{x^3}\).
Calculate the power of the numerator: \((-4)^3 = (-4) \times (-4) \times (-4)\), which involves multiplying -4 three times.
Write the simplified expression as \(\frac{(-4)^3}{x^3}\), showing the numerator and denominator raised to the third power.

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