Write the Expression with a Positive Exponent, and Then Simplify

question 231

Multiple Choice

Write the expression with a positive exponent, and then simplify, when possible.

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Definitions:

Economic Development

The process by which a nation improves the economic, political, and social well-being of its people, often measured by increases in per capita income, reduction of poverty, and improvement of quality of life.

Tariff Reduction

The process of lowering taxes imposed on imported goods, typically to encourage trade between countries.

Homestead Act

A U.S. law enacted in 1862 that provided 160 acres of public land free of charge to any adult who completed five years of continuous residence and cultivation on the land.

Public Land

Land owned by the government rather than private individuals, often designated for public use, conservation, or as government facilities.