3x to the negative second power y to the negative 5th power.
To simplify the expression 3x^(-2)y^(-5), follow these steps:
Step 1: Simplify the negative exponents:
- The negative exponent in x^(-2) can be rewritten as 1/x^2.
- The negative exponent in y^(-5) can be rewritten as 1/y^5.
Step 2: Rewrite the expression with the simplified exponents:
3 * (1/x^2) * (1/y^5)
Step 3: Combine using multiplication:
3/x^2y^5
So, the simplified expression is 3/x^2y^5.
(3x)^-2
y^-5
What is your question?
3x^-2y^-5 = 3 / x^2y^5
or, maybe it is (3x)^-2. in which case it is
1 / 9x^2y^5
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