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Question
For a non zero rational number a, (a3)−2 is equal to
Options
a9
a−6
a−9
a1
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Solution
a−6
We have:
`(a^3)^(-2)=a^3xx(-2)` → ((am)n = am x n)
`=a^(-6)`
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