how does (a^17/b^12) become a^17*12^-12?
if 'b' is equal to '12'
~jc
You didn't read your answer RIGHT!
(a^17/b^12)=a^17 X b^-12
You didn't read the question 'right'
jc: I meant the questioner posted the WRONG answer, whether by mistake on his/her part, or on the part of their teacher!.
If b = 1/12