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Simplify by writing each expression with positive exponents. Assume that all variables represent nonzero real numbers.$$\frac{(3 x)^{-2}}{(4 x)^{-3}}$$
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The negative exponent rule states that a number with a negative exponent should be reciprocated to make the exponent positive. Therefore, we have: $$ \frac{(3 x)^{-2}}{(4 x)^{-3}} = \frac{(4 x)^{3}}{(3 x)^{2}} $$ Show more…
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