Which expression is equivalent to -18a^-2b^5/-12a^-4b^-6

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crimeas [40]3 years ago

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Answer:

c. 3a^2b^11/2

Step-by-step explanation:

The applicable rule of exponents is ...

(a^b)/(a^c) = a^(b-c)

$\dfrac{-18a^{-2}b^5}{-12a^{-4}b^{-6}}=\dfrac{-18}{-12}a^{-2-(-4)}b^{5-(-6)}=\boxed{\dfrac{3a^2b^{11}}{2}}$

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