Raise the monomial to the indicated power. $- ( 3 a b ) ^ { 2 }$
A) $- 6 a ^ { 3 } b ^ { 3 }$
B) $9 a ^ { 3 } b ^ { 3 }$
C) $- 9 a ^ { 2 } b ^ { 2 }$
D) $- 9 a ^ { 3 } b ^ { 3 }$
E) $6 a ^ { 2 } b ^ { 2 }$

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When raising a monomial to a power, you raise both the coefficient and the variables to that power. Here, $(-3)^2 = 9$ and $a^2b^2$ for the variables, but the negative sign outside the parentheses remains, making the correct answer $-9a^2b^2$.

Raise the Monomial to the Indicated Power −(3ab)2- ( 3 a b ) ^ { 2 }−(3ab)2

Raise the Monomial to the Indicated Power $- ( 3 a b ) ^ { 2 }$