Question

Simplify the expression where possible. 1/(x^4)^-2

Answer 1

Explanation:

I got the answer right with x8

Answer 2

`(1)/((x^4)^(-2))\\\\_{\text{use}\ (a^n)^m=a^(nm)}\\\\=(1)/(x^((4)(-2)))=(1)/(x^(-8))\\\\_{\text{use}\ a^(-n)=(1)/(a^n)}\\\\=(1)/((1)/(x^8))=x^8\\\\Answer:\ (1)/((x^4)^(-2))=x^8`