14ab3
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7a^-2b^-1

Which of the following is the simplest form of the expression above?Select one of the options below as your answer: A. 2a-2b-3 B. 2a-1b2 C. 2a-1/2b-3 D. 2a3b

Question

14ab3
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   7a^-2b^-1

Which of the following is the simplest form of the expression above?Select one of the options below as your answer:  A. 2a-2b-3  B. 2a-1b2  C. 2a-1/2b-3  D. 2a3b

jackellyn · Answer

2x^3b^4

ganeshie8 · Answer

@jackellyn  how you got that... can you pls show steps ?

jackellyn · Answer

14/7 =2
When you divide exponents you're supposed to subtract them
For the a exponent
a-(-2a) =3
For the b exponent
3- (-1)=4
Therefore, 2a^3b^4

ganeshie8 · Answer

hey got that.. i was working with wrong expression lol. .thanks

jackellyn · Answer

No problem :)