We are given (xy)^(-3).
This leads to 1/(xy)^3.
You see, going from the top to the bottom alters the sign of the exponent to its opposite.
ANSWER: 1/(x^3•y^3)
Did you follow?
Answer: 120
%
=
1.2
If Maxine is correct, then she spent
1.2
times the hours she did homework than last week.
15
⋅
1.2
=
18.0
=
18
15 hours
⋅
1.2
=
18.0 hours
=
18 hours
This means that Maxine is correct.
HOPE THIS HELPS
