Rewrite the expression without using a negative exponent.
Simplify your answer as much as possible.

To rewrite the expression without using a negative exponent, you’ll want to move any terms with negative exponents from the numerator to the denominator or vice versa. For example, if you have something like , it can be rewritten as .

Once you’ve moved the terms around, simplify the remaining expression. Combine like terms and reduce fractions where possible. This not only helps clarify the expression but makes calculations easier in future steps!