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\left(a^{-2}b^{-3}\right)^{-9}
Use the rules of exponents to simplify the expression.
\left(a^{-2}\right)^{-9}\left(b^{-3}\right)^{-9}
To raise the product of two or more numbers to a power, raise each number to the power and take their product.
a^{-2\left(-9\right)}b^{-3\left(-9\right)}
To raise a power to another power, multiply the exponents.
a^{18}b^{-3\left(-9\right)}
Multiply -2 times -9.
a^{18}b^{27}
Multiply -3 times -9.
\left(a^{-2}b^{-3}\right)^{-9}
Use the rules of exponents to simplify the expression.
\left(a^{-2}\right)^{-9}\left(b^{-3}\right)^{-9}
To raise the product of two or more numbers to a power, raise each number to the power and take their product.
a^{-2\left(-9\right)}b^{-3\left(-9\right)}
To raise a power to another power, multiply the exponents.
a^{18}b^{-3\left(-9\right)}
Multiply -2 times -9.
a^{18}b^{27}
Multiply -3 times -9.