Simplify (-4x^-2y^6)^2 write your answer using only positive exponents.
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First, we need to square each part of the expression inside the parentheses: (-4)^2 = 16 (x^-2)^2 = x^(-2*2) = x^(-4) (y^6)^2 = y^(6*2) = y^12 Now, we can multiply these results together: Show more…
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