Rewrite the Following So That Only the Positive Exponents Remain

question 29

Multiple Choice

Rewrite the following so that only the positive exponents remain, and then simplify.

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Definitions:

Significant Career

A profession or occupation that an individual pursues, often with considerable dedication and achievement, that has a meaningful impact on their field or society.

Common Schools

Tax-supported state schools of the early nineteenth century open to all children.

Nineteenth Century

The period from January 1, 1801, to December 31, 1900, marked by significant industrial, cultural, and political developments worldwide.

Antebellum Era

A period in the southern United States before the Civil War, marked by the expansion of slavery and significant socio-economic growth and development.