Math Snap
PROBLEM
Simplify using only positive exponents.
STEP 1
Assumptions1. The expression to be simplified is .
. The exponent rule states that .
3. The exponent rule also states that .
STEP 2
First, we will apply the exponent rule to the expression. This rule states that .
$$\left(\frac{ a}{b^{-}}\right)^{} = \left(^ a^\right) / \left(b^{-*}\right)
$$
STEP 3
Now, calculate the values of and .
$$\left(\frac{3 a}{b^{-3}}\right)^{3} = \left(27 a^3\right) / \left(b^{-9}\right)
$$
STEP 4
Next, we will apply the exponent rule that states to .
$$\left(\frac{3 a}{b^{-3}}\right)^{3} = \left(27 a^3\right) / \left(\frac{1}{b^9}\right)
$$
SOLUTION
Now, simplify the expression by multiplying the numerator and denominator by .
The simplified expression with only positive exponents is .
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