In simplified exponential notation the expression a^2 x a^-3 x a =

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Maya Dunn

10 May, 18:25

In simplified exponential notation the expression a^2 x a^-3 x a =

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Xavier Kramer · Answer 1

Answer: a^0 = 1

Step-by-step explanation:

a^2 x a^-3 x a

= a^2 + (-3) x a^1

= a^-1 x a^1

= a^-1+1

= a^0

= 1 (based on the law of indices that states that any variable raised to power of zero must equal 1)