Thinking about Algebra
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Can we simplify these expressions involving indices?
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Given that \(p=24\) and \(q=-16\), simplify

  1. \(\dfrac{x^px^q}{x^7}\),

  2. \((x^2)^p(x^3)^q\).

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UCLES O level Mathematics Alternative A Algebra, QP 450/3, 1973, Q6(ii)

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