Plese HELP !!! Evaluate the exponent expression for a = –2 and b = 3. Question 1 options: A) –6 B) –2∕5 C) 3 D) –9∕8

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Plese HELP !!!

Evaluate the exponent expression for a = –2 and b = 3.
Question 1 options:

A)

–6

B)

–2∕5

C)

3

D)

–9∕8

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Answer:

-9/8

Explanation:

$(-2a^(-3)b^2)/(a) \\ \\ =-(2b^2)/(a^4) \\ \\ =-(2(3)^2)/((-2)^4) \\ \\ =-(18)/(16) \\ \\ =-(9)/(8)$

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