Question

current skill simplify: \\(\frac{u^{-3}}{u^{-1}}\\) write your answer with only positive exponents.

Explanation:

Step1: Subtract exponents (quotient rule)

$u^{-3 - (-1)}$

Step2: Simplify the exponent

$u^{-3 + 1} = u^{-2}$

Step3: Rewrite with positive exponent

$\frac{1}{u^2}$

Answer:

$\frac{1}{u^2}$