Question

What is the value of 12a^-4b^-3 for a = 2 and b = -1?

Answer 1

12a^-4 * b^-3
a= 2 and b = -1

Can you put 2 where it says a and -1 where it says b

Answer 2

-3/4

Explanation:

a = 2 and b = -1

12a⁻⁴b⁻³

= 12(2)⁻⁴(-1)⁻³

= 12(1/16)(-1)

= -12/16

= -3/4