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Express 3a^2 b^-1 with positive exponents.

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the answer is 3a^2/b^1.

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If the term in the expression has a negative exponent, transfer it to numerator if it is in the denominator or vice versa. In order to answer the given in which b has a negative exponent, transfer it in the denominator. Thus, this can be expressed as 3a^2/b^1. 
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