Simplify the expression 4b ^ -6?

the reason u have ti simplify this is because u have a negative exponent.

u must make the exponents positive. to make 6 positive u must bring it down to the denominator as well as the variable it is associated with. In this case, the -6 is the exponent of "b" so must bring both down.

you get: 4/b^6

ur mistake: you brought the 4 down to the denominator.

4b^-6 = 4 X b^-6 = 4 / b^6 ANSWER

the negative exponent belongs to the variable, not the constant

4/b^6

Ah, it's actually 4/(b^6)

Hi chaazums!

You are so close!

Final Answer:

4

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b^5

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