Question

Simplify 6 x times the fraction 1 over x to the power of negative 5 times x to the power of negative 2. 6x 6x−4 6 6x4

Answer 1

`6x^4`

Explanation:

`6x * (1/x)^(-5) * x^(-2)`

`6x * x^(5) * x^(-2)`

`6x * x^(5+-2)`

`6x * x^(3)`

`6 * x^1 * x^(3)`

`6 * x^(1+3)`

`6x^4`

Answer 2

6x⁴

Explanation:

6x × (1/x)⁻⁵ × x⁻² = 6x¹⁺⁵⁻² = 6x⁴