SOLUTION: If x = -3 and y = -2, then the expression below equals to... {{{(x^3)^2(y^2)^3}}} ----------- --------- {{{y^4}}} A) 186,624 _ __________ 16 B

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Question 732728: If x = -3 and y = -2, then the expression below equals to...
%28x%5E3%29%5E2%28y%5E2%29%5E3
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y%5E4
A) 186,624
_ __________

16
B) 186,624
_________

16
C) -2916
D) 2916


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P.S. This is multiple choice. Please tell me which answer is correct (A,B,C, or D)

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If x = -3 and y = -2, then the expression below equals to...

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%28x%5E3%29%5E2%28y%5E2%29%5E3%2Fy%5E4
= x%5E6y%5E6%2Fy%5E4
= x%5E6%2Ay%5E2
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sub -3 for x and -2 for y