Use the properties of exponents to simplify the expression. Write with positive exponents.
-$\left( b ^ { 3 } \right) ^ { 2 / 3 }$
A) $\mathrm { b } ^ { 2 }$
B) $b ^ { 1 / 2 }$
C) $b ^ { 5 / 3 }$
D) $b ^ { 2 / 9 }$

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When raising a power to a power, you multiply the exponents. Here, $3 \times \frac{2}{3} = 2$, so the expression simplifies to $b^2$.

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Use the Properties of Exponents to Simplify the Expression $\left( b ^ { 3 } \right) ^ { 2 / 3 }$