Question

Simplify. Express your answer using positive exponents. p^3*p^-8*p^-95

Answer 1

1) Let's simplify that expression by applying the exponents rule

As it is a product, let's repeat the common base (p) and add the exponents.

$\begin{gathered} p^3\cdot p^{-8}\cdot p^{-95} \\ p^{-100} \end{gathered}$

3 + (-8) +(-95) = 3 -8 -95 = -100