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Simplify the expression. ((a^(4)b^(2))/(a^(-8)b^(-6)))^((1)/(2)) Write your answer without negative exponents. Enter the correct answer.

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We start solving the expression by using the laws of exponents. Specifically, we'll use the quotient rule, which states that a^(m) / a^(n) = a^(m-n). Let's apply that to our expression:

((a^(4)b^(2))/(a^(-8)b^(-6)))

This transforms into

a^(4 - (-8))b^(2 - (-6))

By removing the double negatives, we get

a^(12)b^(8)

We have this new expression raised to the power of (1/2). Now, we can utilize the power of a power rule, which says that (a^(m))^n = a^(m*n).

a^(12 * (1/2))b^(8 * (1/2))

This simplifies to

a^6b^4

So, the simplified version of the expression ((a^(4)b^(2))/(a^(-8)b^(-6)))^((1)/(2)) is a^6b^4.

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