Rewrite the expression using only positive exponents, and simplify. (Assume that any variables in the expression are nonzero.)

(3a^-2) ^-4

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11 February, 07:13

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Autumn Gray · Answer 1

(3a^2 - 2) ^2 - 4

(3a^2 - 2) (3a^2 - 2) = 9a^6 - 12a^3 + 4

9a^6 - 12a^3 + 4 - 4

9a^6 - 12a^3

factor: 3a^3 (3a^3 - 4)

Rewrite the expression using only positive exponents, and simplify. (Assume that any variables in the expression are nonzero.)(3a^-2) ^-4