How do you use the laws of exponents to simplify the expression 3a3−6a6a−1? Algebra Exponents and Exponential Functions Negative Exponents 1 Answer Shura May 20, 2015 3a3−6a6a−1=3a3(1−2a3)a−1=3a3−(−1)(1−2a3) =3a4(1−2a3). Answer link Related questions What are Negative Exponents? How are negative exponents used in real life? How do negative exponents represent repeated division? How does a negative exponent affect the base number? How do you simplify expressions with negative exponents? How do you evaluate expressions with negative exponents? How do negative exponents affect fractions? Why are negative exponents used? What is the exponent of zero property? How do you rewrite the expression x2y3 without fractions? See all questions in Negative Exponents Impact of this question 2356 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License