Question

simplify. express your answer as a single term, without a denominator.
$d^{-4} \cdot d^{-1}$

Explanation:

Step1: Apply exponent product rule

When multiplying terms with the same base, add exponents: $a^m \cdot a^n = a^{m+n}$

Step2: Calculate sum of exponents

$d^{-4 + (-1)} = d^{-5}$

Answer:

$d^{-5}$