Olanjames: How do I solve the problem 28w^-26/35w^-41
A much better title would be Negative indices or negative exponents (If you are a member could you change it please - if you are not a member, you will not be able to)
An integer is a whole number, positive negative or 0
ALSO
When you ask a question with powers (indices, exponents ) could you please use the 'sup' button that is located above the smilies.
eg
28w
now hit the 'sup' button and the curser will be put exactly where it needs to be, enter -26 or what ever the exponent is, then move the curser to the end and keep going.
Give it a go. It makes your output easier to read and it makes the question less likely to be misinterpreted.
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Now to your question
28w
-26 / 35w
-41 divide top and bottom by 7
=4w
-26 / 5w
-41 =4w
-26--41 / 5
=4w
15 / 5
+118654 
