SOLUTION: pg 276 Simplify each expression: -(x^2y^2)^2=?

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Question 161262This question is from textbook Prentice Hall Mathematics Pre-Algebra
: pg 276
Simplify each expression:
-(x^2y^2)^2=? This question is from textbook Prentice Hall Mathematics Pre-Algebra

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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-%28x%5E2y%5E2%29%5E2=-x%5E%282%2A2%29y%5E%282%2A2%29=-x%5E4y%5E4

Note: simply multiply the outer exponent with each of the inner exponents.