SOLUTION: How would I simplify this expression with a positive exponant? (a^2 b^3)(a^-1 b)^4

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Question 266903: How would I simplify this expression with a positive exponant?
(a^2 b^3)(a^-1 b)^4
Answer by dabanfield(803) About Me  (Show Source):
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How would I simplify this expression with a positive exponant?
(a^2 b^3)(a^-1 b)^4 =
(a^2*b^3) =
(a^2*b^3)*a^(-4)*b^4 =
a^(2-4)*b^(3+4) =
a^(-2)*b^7 =
b^7/a^2