SOLUTION: Simplify the expression. Write your answer with only positive exponents. 36(a^-3b^10)(-2^2)/(169a^5b^9)^0(-12a^-8b^12) a) -12a^5/b^2 b)12a^5/b^2 c)12a^5b^2 d)12a^5/169b^2 H

Question 861125: Simplify the expression. Write your answer with only positive exponents.
36(a^-3b^10)(-2^2)/(169a^5b^9)^0(-12a^-8b^12)
a) -12a^5/b^2 b)12a^5/b^2 c)12a^5b^2 d)12a^5/169b^2
Help would be appreciated.
Answer by KMST(5328) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
I believe the problem and the multiple choice answers are:

a)
b)
c)
d)

By definition, if , then ,
so unless or , and

Then,

=
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