document.write( "Question 188116: (x^-4y^2/x^2y^5)^2\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #141079 by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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\n" ); document.write( "Combine the exponents of like terms in a manner that will ensure positive exponents
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\n" ); document.write( "When you raise one exponent to another exponent, multiply
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