exponent problem?

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a to the -3 power / a to the 3 power

2006-12-12 04:25:11 · 3 answers · asked by primo026 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

aֿ³ / a³ =

aֿ³ ֿ³

aֿ ^ 6

- - - - - -s-

2006-12-12 04:36:56 · answer #1 · answered by SAMUEL D 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋

In general, a^(-n) = 1/a^(n).
a^(-3)/a^(3) = a^(-3) * a^(-3)

Recall: a^(p) * a^(q) = a^(p+q)
a^(-6) = 1/a^(6)

Learn the laws, you'll use them alot.

2006-12-12 12:38:38 · answer #2 · answered by S. B. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

a^-3/a^3=a^(-3-3)=a^-6
0r 1/a^3*a^3=1/a^6

2006-12-12 12:27:37 · answer #3 · answered by raj 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋