Question

Simplify -3d^8(-4d^-14). Assume d =/ 0​

Answer 1

Answer:

$\frac{12}{d^6}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$-3d^8\left(-4d^{-14}\right)$

Double negative = Positive:

$3d^8*4d^{-14}$

Apply negative exponent formula:

$3*d^8*4*\frac{1}{d^{14}}$

Multiply:

$\frac{12d^8}{d^{14}}$

Apply exponent rule: $\frac{x^a}{x^b}=\frac{1}{x^{b-a}}$

Thus, $\frac{12}{d^{14-8}}$

Simplify:

$\frac{12}{d^6}$