SOLUTION: Use the exponent rule to simplify the expression. Assume the variables represent nonzero real numbers. (m^5n)^-8 ----------- - m^-20n^8

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Question 721629: Use the exponent rule to simplify the expression. Assume the variables represent nonzero real numbers.
(m^5n)^-8
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m^-20n^8

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
multiply the exponents inside the brackets by -8
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combine like terms in a manner that will give us positive exponents
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