Insert the corresponding expression:
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Insert the corresponding expression:
The given expression is: .
We want to simplify this expression using the laws of exponents.
First, notice that the base is the same in both the numerator and the denominator: . We can apply the property of exponents that involves a quotient:
Thus, we can rewrite the expression as:
Subtract the exponents: .
The expression now becomes:
To express this with a positive exponent, recall the rule:
Therefore, can be written as:
The solution to the question is:
\( 112^0=\text{?} \)
Because multiplication is commutative! This means 4×3 = 3×4 = 12. The order doesn't matter, so they're the exact same base for applying exponent rules.
A negative exponent means "flip and make positive"! So . Think of it as moving the base from numerator to denominator.
Just subtract normally: 6 - 9 = -3. Don't worry about the negative result - that's completely normal! Then apply the negative exponent rule to get your final answer.
You could, but it's often better to leave it as to match the answer choices. Both and are correct!
Remember: multiply = add exponents, divide = subtract exponents. Since we have division (fraction), we subtract: 6 - 9 = -3. Adding would give 6 + 9 = 15, which is wrong!
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