CPM Homework Banner

Home > CC3 > Chapter 9 > Lesson 9.2.5 > Problem 9-132

9-132.

Simplify each of the following expressions.  

  1.  

    Convert the mixed number into a fraction greater than one.

  1.  

    Notice that the in the denominator would have an exponent of .

  1.  

    This can be rewritten as:

    See part (b).

  1.  

    Use the Order of Operations.

  1.  

    Use the Order of Operations.

  1.  

    Notice that squaring a negative number has the same result as multiplying two negative numbers: the product is always positive.

  1.  

    Follow the Order of Operations.

  1.