latresa31s
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is this correct?
3^2a^8 b^4
3^0a^5b^9
=(3^2/3^0)(a^8-5)(b^4-9)
=3a^3b^-5
3^2a^8 b^4
3^0a^5b^9
=(3^2/3^0)(a^8-5)(b^4-9)
=3a^3b^-5
Your notation needs work.latresa31s said:is this correct?
3^2a^8 b^4
3^0a^5b^9
=(3^2/3^0)(a^8-5)(b^4-9)
=3a^3b^-5
The carat symbol is customarily used to indicate exponentiation. For further information on textual formatting of mathematical statements, please review Karl's Notes on the topic.gennrie said:What does that symbol mean? (^)