Simplify the Expression $\left( \frac { a ^ { 5 } } { b ^ { 2 } } \right) ^ { - 4 }$

question 8

Essay

Simplify the expression. Assume that variables represent nonzero real numbers. Write the answer using positive exponents only. $\left( \frac { a ^ { 5 } } { b ^ { 2 } } \right) ^ { - 4 }$

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