SOLUTION: (8x^-5)(-2x^3)^4 I am so confused, could someone please explain.

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Question 59099: (8x^-5)(-2x^3)^4
I am so confused, could someone please explain.
Answer by funmath(2933) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Rules we'll be using are:
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:
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%288x%5E%28-5%29%29%28%28-2%29%5E4%2Ax%5E%283%2A4%29%29
%288x%5E%28-5%29%29%2816x%5E12%29
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Happy Calculating!!!