Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
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Chapter 5 - Section 5.7 - Negative Exponents and Scientific Notation - Exercise Set - Page 409: 73

Answer

$\dfrac{a^8}{b^{24}}$

Work Step by Step

Using the laws of exponents, the given expression, $ (a^{-2}b^6)^{-4} ,$ simplifies to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} a^{-2(-4)}b^{6(-4)} \\\\= a^{8}b^{-24} \\\\= \dfrac{a^8}{b^{24}} .\end{array}
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