SOLUTION: The instructions state: Simplify the expression. Assume that all variables represent positive numbers. Write your answer without using negative exponents. {{{ ((1,296)(a^4)(b^8))^-

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Question 783519: The instructions state: Simplify the expression. Assume that all variables represent positive numbers. Write your answer without using negative exponents. +%28%281%2C296%29%28a%5E4%29%28b%5E8%29%29%5E-1%2F4+
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The instructions state:
Simplify the expression.
Assume that all variables represent positive numbers.
Write your answer without using negative exponents.
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Assume the problem is:
+%281.296a%5E4b%5E8%29%5E%28-1%2F4%29+
the reciprocal gets rid of the neg exponent
1%2F%28%281.296a%5E4b%5E8%29%5E%281%2F4%29%29+
multiply the exponents inside the brackets by 1/4
1%2F%28%281.296%5E%281%2F4%29ab%5E2%29%29+
Find the 4th root of 1.296
1%2F%28%281.067ab%5E2%29%29+
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