Answer:
C
Step-by-step explanation:
STEP 1
:
b
Simplify —
2
Equation at the end of step
1
:
b
(((4 • (a2)) • —) • a) • b2
2
STEP
2
:
Equation at the end of step
2
:
b
((22a2 • —) • a) • b2
2
STEP
3
:
Dividing exponents:
3.1 22 divided by 21 = 2(2 - 1) = 21 = 2
Equation at the end of step
3
:
(2a2b • a) • b2
STEP
4
:
Multiplying exponential expressions :
4.1 b1 multiplied by b2 = b(1 + 2) = b3
Final result :
2a3b3
