Simplifying indices

[Penguin]

(-3a)^3 / (3a^-3)

Text book says the answer is -9a^6 but I'm not sure how to get that answer.

 

[Deleted member 4993]

(-3a)^3 / (3a^-3)

Text book says the answer is -9a^6 but I'm not sure how to get that answer.

(-3a)^3 / (3a^-3) = (-3a)^3 * a^3 /3 ......and continue....

 

[stapel]

(-3a)^3 / (3a^-3)

Text book says the answer is -9a^6 but I'm not sure how to get that answer.

What are you getting? What are your steps?

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