SOLUTION: how do I simplify: (-4t^2p^4u^6)^4

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Question 151301: how do I simplify:
(-4t^2p^4u^6)^4

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given expression.



Rewrite as


Distribute the outer exponent to the inner exponents


Multiply the exponents.


Raise -4 to the 4th power to get 256


So .

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