Pearson Algebra 1 Common Core, 2011
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2. Multiplying Powers With the Same Base
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Exercise 68 Page 431

What does the Negative Exponent Property say?

-3x^(13)z^6/y^(12)

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To simplify the given exponential expression, we will use the Negative Exponent Property.

Negative Exponent Property

a^(-n)=1/a^n, for every nonzero number a and integer n.

Let's try to simplify the given expression using this property.

-3x^(13)* y^(- 12)* z^6
-3x^(13)* 1/y^(12)* z^6
-3x^(13)/y^(12)* z^6
-3x^(13)z^6/y^(12)