simplify the expression. write your answer only using positive exponents

Question

4c^-5c²

Answer 1

Hopefully you know that when we multiply exponents with the same base, we add the exponents.

 

4c^-5c² = 4c^-3

 

A negative exponent takes the base and flips it from either the numerator to the denominator or the denominator to the numerator, making the exponent positive.

 

4c^-3 = 4/c³