Answer:
[tex]a^{-13/5}[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
[tex]a^{2/5} (a^{-3})[/tex]
[tex]=a^{2/5 + (-3)}[/tex]
[tex]=a^{2/5-3}[/tex]
[tex]=a^{2/5-15/5}[/tex]
[tex]=a^{-13/5}[/tex]
Answer:
[tex] {a}^{ \frac{ - 13}{5} } [/tex]
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