document.write( "Question 858007: I am currently working on polynomials and exponents with multiply variables and long division. But on this problem it is set up different and says use the rules of exponents: Division. The problem is 2^-1a^-7b^4 as the denominator and 2ab^-3 as the numerator. If someone could be advise me I would be grateful. I am horrible at math and always have been so please explain in detail. Thanks Shawna \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #516970 by josgarithmetic(39617) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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2^-1a^-7b^4 as the denominator and 2ab^-3 as the numerator.\r
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