SOLUTION: How would I simplify? (6a^2/7b^2)^-2

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Question 138374: How would I simplify?
(6a^2/7b^2)^-2
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
How would I simplify?
(6a^2/7b^2)^-2

The negative in the exponent means "invert".
= (7b^2/6a^2)^2
= (49b^4/26a^4)
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Cheers,
Stan H.