Q. Express the following fraction in simplest form, only using positive exponents.−3(n5)3−3n−3Answer:
Simplify Denominator: Simplify the denominator.The denominator is (−3(n5)3). We need to apply the power of a power rule, which states that (am)n=am∗n.So, (−3(n5)3)=−3×n5∗3=−3×n15.
Rewrite Fraction: Rewrite the fraction with the simplified denominator. The fraction is now (−3n−3)/(−3⋅n15).
Cancel Common Factor: Cancel out the common factor of −3 in the numerator and the denominator.(−3n−3)/(−3⋅n15)=n−3/n15.
Apply Quotient Rule: Apply the quotient rule for exponents.The quotient rule states that am/an=am−n when a=0.So, n−3/n15=n−3−15=n−18.
Express Positive Exponent: Express the negative exponent as a positive exponent.To express n−18 with a positive exponent, we write it as 1/n18.
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