Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8MATHSExponents and Powers1 Mark
MCQ
For a non-zero rational number $z, (z^{-2})^3$ is equal to:
A
$z^6$
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$z^{-6}$
C
$z^1$
D
$z^4$
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Answer
Correct option: B.
$z^{-6}$
B. $z^{-6}$ Solution:
Using law of exponents, $(a^m)^n = (a)^{mn}$ [$\because$ a is non-zero integer]
Similarly,
$(z^{-2})^3 = (z)^{(-2) \times 3}$
$= (z)^{-6}$
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