Basic algebraic expressions
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1. Simplify the following expression, and rewrite it in an equivalent form with positive exponents
(12x^7y^9)/(36xy^7
2. Raise the quantity in parentheses to the indicated exponent, and simplify the resulting expression.
(-3x^6y)^3
3. Simply the following expression, and rewrite it in an equivalent form with positive exponents.
(-6x^-5)^(-2)
4. Add the polynomials, and simply the resulting expression
(-4x^2 -9x -8) + (-10x^2+5x-6)
5. Multiply the expressions, and simplify.
(-10x^-5y^-2) ? (-9x^-4y)
6. Short Answer: Convert this number to scientific notation:
496,700,000
7. Use scientific notation to divide the following two numbers. Express the answer using scientific notation; retain at least three decimal places.
8.16*10^5 / 1.03*10^2
8. Add the complex expressions, and simplify.
(1.9 - 7i) + (4.2 - 2.3i)
9. Short Answer: Simplify the following expression; express in terms of i
Sqrt(-36)
10. Simplify the following expression.
Sqrt(-24)sqrt(-81)
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1. Simplify the following expression, and rewrite it in an equivalent form with positive exponents
12x^7y9/36 xy^7
=(12/36)* x(7-1)* y(9-7)
=(1/3)* x6 y2
= (x6 y2)/3
2. Raise the quantity in parentheses to the indicated exponent, and simplify the resulting expression.
(-3x^6y)^3
=(-3)^(1*3)x^(6*3) y(1*3)
=-27 x^18 ...
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