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Indices, SMB-020

Express  `4a^(-5) -: 12a^4`  as a fraction involving non-negative indices only.  (1 mark)

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`1/(3a^9)`

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`4a^(-5) -: 12a^4` `=(4a^(-5))/(12a^4)`
  `= a^((-5-4))/3`
  `= (a^(-9))/3`
  `=1/(3a^9)`

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