Question

simplify the following:
1. x^a + x^b
2.x^-p



pls solve it fast.....:)​

Answer 1

Answer:

(1) x(a+b)

(2)-px

Step-by-step explanation:

(1) x*a + x*b

factor out x.

or

take x as common

x(a+b)

(2) x*-p

X × -p

-px