Intermediate Algebra (12th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Section 4.1 - Integer Exponents and Scientific Notation - 4.1 Exercises - Page 277: 50

Answer

$\frac{1}{b^{6}}$

Work Step by Step

According to the negative exponent rule, $a^{-n}=\frac{1}{a^{n}}$. Therefore, $(-b)^{-6}=\frac{1}{(-b)^{6}}=\frac{1}{(-1)^{6}b^{6}}=\frac{1}{1\times b^{6}}=\frac{1}{b^{6}}$.
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