Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)
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Author:Robert F. Blitzer
Publisher:Robert F. Blitzer
ChapterP: Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts Of Algebra
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1MCCP: In Exercises 1-25, simplify the given expression or perform the indicated operation (and simplify,...
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Transcribed Image Text:## Simplify and Write in Positive Exponents Only
### Problems
a. \((−3a^2b^3)^2\)
b. \(\left(\frac{a^2b}{a^3c^{-3}}\right)^2\)
c. \((x^2 + 4)(x^2 − 4)\)
d. \(\frac{-8x^4 − 6x^3}{-2x}\)
e. \(\frac{x^2 + 5x − 14}{x − 2}\)
f. \(\frac{x^2 + 5x − 15}{x − 2}\)
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