document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=38644>Question 38644</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> I have a homework problem i cant seem to figure out. I need to perform the operation, write the answer without negative exponents. Assume all variables represent positive numbers. \r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "(27a^3b)^-1/3(9a^-2b^2)^-1/2\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Can anyone please help me with this, and show me in detail to break it down to get the answer :)\r<BR>\n" );
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