A^-b is the same as 1/a^b.
When there is a negative power, place the number and power over 1.
a^b/a^c = a^(b-c).
c is a negative power, because it is being divided, and is underneath b, which is a positive (and so it stays in the numerator).
a^c/b^c = (a/b)^c
Inside this one, the power of c is distributed to all numbers inside the parenthesis, in this case a and b.
hope this helps
10 and -4. You multiply 10 times -4 to get -40 and you add 10 and -4 to get 6
Answer:
D
Step-by-step explanation:
D has a repeating x value. Functions are only supposed to have one input for everyone output. ( no repeating x values)
Answer:

Explanation:
[ Step One ] Factor 

[ Step Two ] Rewrite Equation

[ Step Three ] Factor 

[ Step Four ] Rewrite Equation

[ Step Five ] Cancel Out Common Factor 


Answer:
x=-5, x=1
Step-by-step explanation:
y=x-8/x^2+4x-5

When denominator becomes 0 in a rational function then there will be a break in the graph
To find any points of discontinuity for the rational function
, we set the denominator =0 and solve for x
x^2 + 4x -5 =0
Now we factor x^2 +4x -5
product is -5 and sum = 4
5 * (-1) = -5
5 +(-1) = 4
(x+5)(x-1) =0
set each factor =0 and solve for x
x+5=0 , so x= -5
x-1=0 , so x= 1
x=-5, x=1 are the points of discontinuity for the rational function