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[ASSESS]

[ADVANCE]

[VERIFY]

[SIMPLIFY]

[SYNTHESIZE]

[PIVOT]

[OUTPUT]

You should strictly follow the format below:

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Given that the algebraic expressions $-xy^{b-1}$ and $3x^{a+2}y^{3}$ still result in a monomial when subtracted, determine the value of $a^{b}$.

Present the answer in LaTex format: \boxed{Your answer}
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