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Evaluate 10x^2y^-2 for x = –1 and y = –2a) 10(2)^0b) 2 1/2c) 40d) 5/8

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10x^2y^-2 = 10 x (-1)^2 x (-2)^-2 = 10 x 1 x 1/4 = 10/4 = 2 1/2
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