SOLUTION: SIMPLIFY THE EXPRESSION. (x^-1y^60^-2 Please explain each step. Thank you!

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Question 611064: SIMPLIFY THE EXPRESSION.
(x^-1y^60^-2
Please explain each step. Thank you!

Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(15746) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Assume the expression is:
%28x%5E-1y%5E6%29%5E-2
Exponents are multiplied, when you remove the brackets
x%5E2y%5E-12
the reciprocal get rid of the negative exponent
x%5E2%2Fy%5E12