Question

What expression is equivalent to x^6-9

Answer 1

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To solve this, we need to simplify this expression as much as possible. We see that in the exponent, we have the expression 6-9, which we can substitute for -3.

`x^(6-9)`

`x^(-3)`

To further simplify, we need to find out what
`x^(-3)` is. Whenever using a negative exponent, follow this equation.

`x^(-y)`=
`(1)/(x^(y) )`

Using this, we can turn
`x^(-3)`, into
`(1)/(x^(3))`. Since we do no know what x is, we cannot simplify any further.

To sum it up,
`(1)/(x^(3))` is an equivalent expression for
`x^(6-9)`.

I hope this was helpful, keep learning! :D

Answer 2

x^6-9 = x^-3 = 1/x^2

Explanation: