SOLUTION: Simplify. Do not use negative exponents in the answer. (x^4)^-5

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Question 466824: Simplify. Do not use negative exponents in the answer.
(x^4)^-5
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(x^4)^-5
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The negative exponent tells you to invert.
= [1/x^4]^5
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= 1/x^20
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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