Question
Simplify the expression
xy12x9y8
Evaluate
(x43y)−31
To raise a product to a power,raise each factor to that power
(x43)−31y−31
Evaluate the power
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Evaluate
(x43)−31
Multiply the exponents
x43(−31)
Multiply the terms
x−41
x−41y−31
Express with a positive exponent using a−n=an1
x411×y−31
Express with a positive exponent using a−n=an1
x411×y311
Rewrite the expression
x41y311
Transform the expression
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Evaluate
x41y31
Use anm=nam to transform the expression
4x×y31
Use anm=nam to transform the expression
4x×3y
Use the commutative property to reorder the terms
12x3y4
12x3y41
Multiply by the Conjugate
12x3y4×12x9y81×12x9y8
Calculate
xy1×12x9y8
Solution
xy12x9y8
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