Question

Simplify each expression

Answer 1

= a⁸/b⁻¹⁰

Explanation:

Simplify the expression

(a^2b^-3/a^-2b^2)^2

= a⁴b⁻⁶/a⁻⁴b⁴

Using the law of indices

= a⁴⁻⁽⁻⁴⁾/b⁻⁶⁻⁴

= a⁴⁺⁴/b⁻¹⁰

= a⁸/b⁻¹⁰