Beginning & Intermediate Algebra
Which statement correctly defines a negative integer exponent for a nonzero base aa and positive integer nn?
Simplify 3−43^{-4} and write the result in simplest fractional form.
Rewrite t−2t^{-2} as a fraction in simplest terms for nonzero tt.
Simplify 5256\(\displaystyle\]\frac{5^2}{5^6}\) and express the final answer as a simplified fraction.
Simplify the rational expression 3x−2y3x−5y−1\(\displaystyle\]\frac{3x^{-2}\)y^3}{x^{-5}y^{-1}} and express your answer with only positive exponents.
