Simplify the expression using the properties of exponents. Expand any numerical portion of your answer and only include positive exponents.
5(a^−1b)
5(a^−1b) can be simplified using the property of exponents which states that a^(-1) is equal to 1/a.
Applying this property, the expression becomes:
5(1/a * b)
Multiplying the terms inside the parentheses, the expression further simplifies to:
5b/a
This can be expanded as:
5b / a