Question

Write the following expression without negative exponents and without parentheses.

(
10
x
)
−
1
(10x)
−1

Answer 1

1/10x * 1/10x

Explanation:

Writing a term with negative exponents is the same as putting it in a fraction.

10x^-1 = 1/10x

so the expression would be

1/10x * 1/10x