Question

simplify (3a^0b^2)(2a^-3b^2)^2

Answer 1

you can start with the fact that \(a^0=1\) and eliminate it by writing
\[(3b^2)(2a^{-3}b^2)^2\]

Answer 2

then perhaps use \((b^n)^m=b^{mn}\) to change the second parentheses to
\[3b^2(2^2a^{-6}b^4)\]

Answer 3

then multiply out, adding the exponents as you go, get
\[12a^{-6}b^6\]

Answer 4

if you need to answer with positive exponents only, you can rewrite this one as
\[\frac{12b^6}{a^6}\]

Answer 5

so its it 12b^/a^6

Answer 6

oh ok thanks

Answer 7

yes
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Answer 8

how can u write this using rational exponents