Q. Simplify. Express your answer using positive exponents.h6⋅h−6h−6
Identify Operation: Identify the operation needed for the exponents.We need to simplify the expression h−6/(h6⋅h−6) by using the properties of exponents.
Apply Quotient Rule: Apply the quotient rule for exponents. The quotient rule states that when we divide powers with the same base, we subtract the exponents. h−6/(h6⋅h−6) can be simplified by first simplifying the denominator.
Simplify Denominator: Simplify the denominator using the product rule for exponents. The product rule states that when we multiply powers with the same base, we add the exponents. h6×h−6=h6+(−6)=h0
Recognize Power of 0: Recognize that any non-zero number raised to the power of 0 is 1.h0=1So, the denominator simplifies to 1.
Divide Numerator: Divide the numerator by the denominator. h−6/1=h−6 Since the denominator is 1, it does not change the value of the numerator.
Express Negative Exponent: Express the negative exponent as a positive exponent.We know that h−6 is the same as 1/h6.
Final Simplification: Simplify the expression.Since h61 is already in its simplest form with a positive exponent, this is our final answer.
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