SOLUTION: How would I convert the following so that there is all positive exponants? (a^-2 b^7) Thanks

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Question 266863: How would I convert the following so that there is all positive exponants?

(a^-2 b^7)
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Answer by dabanfield(803) About Me  (Show Source):
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(a^-2 b^7)

a^-1 = 1/a^2 so:
a^-2*b^7 = b^7/a^2