Use the Properties of Exponents to Simplify the Expression

question 70

Short Answer

Use the properties of exponents to simplify the expression. Write the answer using positive exponents only.

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Definitions:

Closing Entries

These are journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to transfer temporary account balances to permanent accounts.

Income Statement

A financial statement that reports a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period, showing how net income is derived from business operations.

Adjusted Trial Balance

A list of all accounts and their balances after adjustments, used to prepare financial statements.

End-of-period Spreadsheet

A tool used for adjusting and closing entries and for preparing financial statements at the end of an accounting period.