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

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anonymous · Answer

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

anonymous · Answer

i tried it...  that wasnt the right answer

anonymous · Answer

(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

anonymous · Answer

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, www.oojih.com