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Given the equation [(p^-5)/(p^4)]^(-2) = p^q, what is the value of q?
A) -8
B) 2
C) 18
D) 20
E) 28
[(p^-5)/(p^4)]^(-2) = p^q
First, (p^-5)/(p^4) = p^(-9) [applied the quotient law]
So, [(p^-5)/(p^4)]^(-2) = [p^(-9)]^(-2)
= p^18 [applied the power of a power law]
= p^q
So, q must equal 18
Answer: C
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This is definitely a vital topic on the GMAT: basic exponent properties WILL be tested, so I'd try a few more if you can.