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To calculate: The simplified form of the expression
Answer to Problem 1E
Solution:
The simplified expression of
Explanation of Solution
Given Information:
The expression is
Formula used:
The definition of negative exponents states that for any nonzero real number
The Product rule states that for any real number a, and integers m and n,
Calculation:
Consider the expression.
Apply the product rule to simplify the expression.
Add the exponents.
Use the definition of the negative exponents to solve further.
Therefore, the simplified expression of
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