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simplify (2u^-5v^-1)^-3
 Mar 28, 2014
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simplify (2u^-5v^-1)^-3

So we have

(2^(-3)) * (u^15) * (v^3) =

1/(2^3) * (u^15) * (v^3) =

1/8 * (u^15) * (v^3) =

(u^15) * (v^3) / 8

And there you go......
 Mar 28, 2014
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3l3v3n11:

simplify (2u^-5v^-1)^-3



It will be mucheasier to see what you are doing if your fractions are upright.

Have a look at this post on how to deal with negative indices.

If you have any questions, please ask.


http://web2.0calc.com/questions/negative-exponents-negative-indices

Just highlight the address -> left click -> choose "goto"
 Mar 29, 2014

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