
Concept explainers
(a)
To simplify: given expression
(a)

Answer to Problem 36E
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Given expression
Calculation:
Consider the given expression.
To simplify this, we will use the first law of exponents, which states
Use the rule of negative exponents, which states
This is our simplified expression.
(b)
To evaluate: the given expression
(b)

Answer to Problem 36E
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Given expression
Calculation:
Consider the given expression.
To simplify this, we will use the first law of exponents, which states
Use the rule of zero exponents, which states
This is our simplified expression.
(c)
To evaluate: given expression
(c)

Answer to Problem 36E
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Given expression
Calculation:
Consider the given expression.
To simplify this, we will use the first law of exponents, which states
Use the rule of negative exponents, which states
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