Question

simplify. express your answer using positive exponents.
\\(\frac{w}{w^{-1}}\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Rewrite numerator with exponent

$w = w^1$

Step2: Apply exponent subtraction rule

$\frac{w^1}{w^{-1}} = w^{1 - (-1)}$

Step3: Calculate the exponent

$w^{1 + 1} = w^2$

Answer:

$w^2$