Math Problem Statement

The expression in the image you uploaded is: \left( \frac{-3a^2}{b^{-3}} \right)^{2}

Solution

The expression in the image you uploaded is:

(3a2b3)2\left( \frac{-3a^2}{b^{-3}} \right)^2

To simplify this expression, follow these steps:

  1. Apply the exponent to both the numerator and denominator: (3a2b3)2=(3a2)2(b3)2\left( \frac{-3a^2}{b^{-3}} \right)^2 = \frac{(-3a^2)^2}{(b^{-3})^2}
  2. Simplify the powers: (3a2)2=(3)2(a2)2=9a4(-3a^2)^2 = (-3)^2 \cdot (a^2)^2 = 9a^4 (b3)2=b6(b^{-3})^2 = b^{-6}
  3. Now the expression becomes: 9a4b6\frac{9a^4}{b^{-6}}
  4. Simplify the negative exponent in the denominator: 9a4b6=9a4b6\frac{9a^4}{b^{-6}} = 9a^4 \cdot b^6 So, the simplified form of the expression is: 9a4b69a^4b^6

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Tip: Remember that negative exponents mean you take the reciprocal of the base raised to the positive exponent!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Exponents
Negative Exponents

Formulas

(a^m)^n = a^{m*n}
a^{-n} = 1/a^n

Theorems

Exponentiation rules

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 7-9