SOLUTION: Simplify. Write the answer using positive exponents only. Please show all work. (2x^5y^-3)^4

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Question 1004321: Simplify. Write the answer using positive exponents only. Please show all work.

(2x^5y^-3)^4
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(2x^5y^-3)^4
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= (2^4)(x^5)^4*(y^-3)^4
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= 16*x^20*(1/y^12)
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= 16x^20/y^12
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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