SOLUTION: I am in need of some help with this one: Simplify without negative exponents: xy^5/x^-4 y^2) -2

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Question 171901: I am in need of some help with this one:
Simplify without negative exponents: xy^5/x^-4 y^2) -2
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Simplify without negative exponents: (xy^5/x^-4 y^2) -2
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= (x^5y^3)^-2
= (x^10y^6)^-1
= 1/(x^10y^6)
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Cheers,
Stan H.