SOLUTION: Simplify each expression and express answer with positive exponents [(-2x/8x^4)^-2]^-2

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Question 907750: Simplify each expression and express answer with positive exponents
[(-2x/8x^4)^-2]^-2
Found 2 solutions by Edwin McCravy, AnlytcPhil:
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20054)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Multiply the two -2 exponents and get a +4 exponent



Divide top and bottom by 2



Subtract exponents of x getting  in the bottom



Give the 4 an exponent of 1:



Multiply the inner exponents 1 and 3 by the outer exponent 4
and  = 1





Edwin
Answer by AnlytcPhil(1806)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Question 907750


Multiply the two -2 exponents and get a +4 exponent



Divide top and bottom by 2



Subtract exponents of x getting  in the bottom



Give the 4 an exponent of 1:



Multiply the inner exponents 1 and 3 by the outer exponent 4
and  = 1





Edwin
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