Simplify the exponential expression. $$xy^{-7}$$ $$xy^{-7}=\square$$ (Simplify your answer. Use positive expone
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We need to express the answer using positive exponents. Step 2: Recall the rule for negative exponents: $$a^{-n} = \frac{1}{a^n}$$. In our expression, we have $$y^{-7}$$. Applying the rule, we get $$y^{-7} = \frac{1}{y^7}$$. Step 3: Substitute this back into the Show more…
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