SOLUTION: For this problem: (-m^2n^-1)^-2/(mn)^-1 simplify I get -n^3/m^3 but the books answer is n^3/m^3 Am I not to assume a -1 in front of the first m in the nu

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Question 1093900: For this problem:
(-m^2n^-1)^-2/(mn)^-1
simplify
I get -n^3/m^3
but the books answer is
n^3/m^3
Am I not to assume a -1 in front of the first m in the numerator?
Please explain.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(-m^2n^-1)^-2/(mn)^-1
simplify
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(mn)/(-m^2n^-1)^2
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= (mn)/(m^4*n^-2)
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= (mn^3/m^4)
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= n^3/m^3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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