SOLUTION: Please help me solve this question. I have a full worksheet to complete. If you can help me with this one I can use it as an example to finish the rest. {{{(X^(n-4)Y)^3(X^6Y^(

Algebra ->  Inverses -> SOLUTION: Please help me solve this question. I have a full worksheet to complete. If you can help me with this one I can use it as an example to finish the rest. {{{(X^(n-4)Y)^3(X^6Y^(      Log On


   

Question 140126: Please help me solve this question. I have a full worksheet to complete. If you can help me with this one I can use it as an example to finish the rest.

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Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Multiply all exponents inside the brackets by the exponent outside the brackets
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When you multiply like terms, add the exponents
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