Question

how do i simplify: ((a^(-1/5)*b^(2/3))^4. without negative exponents

Answer 1

multiply each exponent in the parentheses by \(4\)

Answer 2

how do i get rid of the negative exponent?

Answer 3

yes, then to make the exponents positive, flip the first one

Answer 4

\[\large a^{-n}=\frac{1}{a^n}\]

Answer 5

right?

Answer 6

right although your denominator in the question was 3 not 5

Answer 7

thank you!

Answer 8

yw