How do you simplify #a^10a^2a^-6# and write it using only positive exponents?

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Answer 1 · 2016-10-02T22:49:40

To solve, add the 3 exponents together since each exponent has the same base:

#a^10+a^2+a^-6=a^(10+2-6)=a^6#

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