SOLUTION: [(-2x^-1y^-2)^2] over (x^-4y^2) times (x^4y^2) over (x^2y^-1)

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Question 376175: [(-2x^-1y^-2)^2] over (x^-4y^2) times (x^4y^2) over (x^2y^-1)
Answer by Jk22(389) About Me  (Show Source):
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