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Simplifying and Using Exponent Properties
Apply the Product to a Power Property, the Power Property, and the definition of a negative exponent to simplify products raised to a negative power.
ⓐ : Distribute the negative exponent to both factors in the base: . Apply the Power Property to multiply the exponents on the variable: . Use the negative exponent definition, , to rewrite with positive exponents: . Finally, simplify the numerical power: .
ⓑ : Distribute the exponent: . Multiply the variable's exponents: . Rewrite with positive exponents: . Simplify the coefficient: .
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