SOLUTION: (x^2/y)^-2

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Question 228472: (x^2/y)^-2
Found 2 solutions by rapaljer, stanbon:
Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A negative exponent on a fraction means to INVERT the fraction:

%28x%5E2%2Fy%29%5E-2
%28y%2Fx%5E2%29%5E2+
y%5E2%2Fx%5E4

Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired
Seminole State College of Florida
Altamonte Springs Campus

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(x^2/y)^-2
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The - part of the exponent says "invert".
The 2 part of the exponent says "square".
You may do these instructions in any order. For example:
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(y/x^2)^2
= (y^2/x^4)
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Cheers,
Stan H.