Question

I need help with the equation for math​

Answer 1

-12a^-5 or -12/a^5

Explanation:

The rules of exponents apply:

(a^b)(a^c) = a^(b+c)

1/a^b = a^-b

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`(2)/(3)a^(-2)b^(-1)\cdot -18a^(-3)b^1=(2(-18))/(3)a^(-2-3)b^(-1+1)\\\\=-12a^(-5)b^0=-12a^(-5)\\\\=(-12)/(a^5)`