Answer:
-5 or 5 depending on how you write the simplified form
Step-by-step explanation:

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The applicable rules of exponents are ...
(a^b)(a^c) = a^(b+c)
1/a^b = a^-b
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Some folks like their simplified form to contain only positive exponents. Other folks avoid unnecessary fractions. Choose the form that satisfies your grader.
Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:
=> (x-1)(x-1)
<u><em>Using FOIL</em></u>
=> 
=> 
X^2 + 12x = -6
x^2 + 12 x + 6^2 = -6 + 6^2
(x + 6)^2 = - 6 + 36
(x +6)^2 = 30
In the first step I had to add 6^2 = 36. The answer is option B. 36.
Answer:
12
Step-by-step explanation:
Your ratio is 24:8. This ratio simplified is 3:1. 4x3=12. x=12.
Answer:
7 1/6
Step-by-step explanation: