SOLUTION: (x^-4y^2/x^2y^5)^2 It says to simplify the expression using positive exponents only.

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Question 188116: (x^-4y^2/x^2y^5)^2

It says to simplify the expression using positive exponents only.
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Combine the exponents of like terms in a manner that will ensure positive exponents
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%281%2F%28x%5E6y%5E3%29%29%5E2
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When you raise one exponent to another exponent, multiply
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