Question

Simplify the expression using the properties of exponents:
(4^3a^2b)^-1
______________
(b^2)^-1

Answer 1

It says the answer can only contain positive exponents???

Answer 2

i tried it... that wasnt the right answer

Answer 3

(4^3a^2b)^-1 (4^-3a^-2b^-1)
______________ =---------------
(b^2)^-1 (b^-2)

b
=---------
64a^2
I think this is the way....it is.....sorry if i went wrong

Answer 4

I don't think the solution provided above is correct. I have posted the solution showing how to simplify the expression at : http://www.oojih.com/show/algebra/exponentrationalradical/
Scroll down to the comment section to see the solution. Hope that helps,

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