SOLUTION: Sec 4.2 # 46 Simplify. Do not use neg. exponents in the answer. (ab)^-9

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Question 564243: Sec 4.2 # 46 Simplify. Do not use neg. exponents in the answer.
(ab)^-9

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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(ab)^-9
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The negative exponent means "invert".
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= 1/(ab)^9
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= 1/(a^9*b^9)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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