SOLUTION: Simplify the expression. All answers should include only positive exponents. ((a^2b^-4)/b^2)^5

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Question 950009: Simplify the expression. All answers should include only positive exponents.

((a^2b^-4)/b^2)^5
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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((a^2b^-4)/b^2)^5
= %28a%5E10b%5E-20%29%2Fb%5E10
Multiply NUM and DEN by b^20
= %28a%5E10%29%2Fb%5E30