Answer
$$\frac{a^7b^{14}}{2}$$
Work Step by Step
Simplifying the expression using the rules of exponents, we find:
$$ \frac{2^3a^9b^6}{2^4\cdot \frac{1}{b^8}a^2} \\ \frac{a^7b^6b^8}{2} \\ \frac{a^7b^{14}}{2}$$
Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus, 5th Edition
by Connally, Eric; Hughes-Hallett, Deborah; Gleason, Andrew M.; Cheifetz, Phil C.
Published by
Wiley
ISBN 10:
1118583191
ISBN 13:
978-1-11858-319-7
Chapter 4 - Exponential Functions - 4.2 Comparing Exponential and Linear Functions - Exercises and Problems for Section 4.2 - Skill Refresher - Page 153: S4
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