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Simplifying Using Exponent Properties
To simplify the expression , apply the Quotient Property and then the Power Properties.
- Apply the Quotient Property inside the parentheses. Subtract the exponents in the denominator from the exponents in the numerator for each base:
- For :
- For :
The expression inside the parentheses simplifies to , making the entire expression .
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Apply the Product to a Power Property. Distribute the outer exponent to each factor inside the parentheses: .
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Simplify each factor using the Power Property and radical conversions.
The result is .
- Rewrite with positive exponents. Move the factor with the negative exponent to the denominator:
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