In Exercises 1-12, use properties of exponents to simplify each expression. First express the answer in exponential form. Then evaluate the expression. \(2^{2} \cdot 2^{3}\) Text Transcription: 2^2 cdot 2^3
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In Exercises 31-42, use properties of exponents to simplify each expression. Express answers in exponential form with positive exponents only. Assume that any variables in denominators are not equal to zero.
\(\left(-2 x^{3} y^{-4}\right)\left(3 x^{-1} y\right)\)
Text Transcription:
(-2x^3 y^-4)(3x^-1 y)
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The first step in solving 5.6 problem number 39 trying to solve the problem we have to refer to the textbook question: In Exercises 31-42, use properties of exponents to simplify each expression. Express answers in exponential form with positive exponents only. Assume that any variables in denominators are not equal to zero.\(\left(-2 x^{3} y^{-4}\right)\left(3 x^{-1} y\right)\) Text Transcription:(-2x^3 y^-4)(3x^-1 y)
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