Q. Simplify. Express your answer using a single exponent.(b−8)9
Identify Operation: Identify the operation needed for the exponentiation of a power.When raising a power to a power, we multiply the exponents.
Apply Exponent Rule: Apply the exponent rule (b−8)9. We multiply the exponents −8 and 9. (b−8)9=b(−8×9)=b−72
Check Simplifications: Check for any possible simplifications or errors. There are no further simplifications possible, and no errors have been made in the calculations.
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