I need help simplifying a math problem. It is (x^2 * x^-3)^4 The answer needs to have only positive exponents. Also, can you explain how you got the answer pls.

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I need help simplifying a math problem. It is (x^2 * x^-3)^4

The answer needs to have only positive exponents.
Also, can you explain how you got the answer pls.

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$(x^2 * x^(-3))^4 \\ \\ (x^(2-3))^4 \ / \ product \ rule \\ \\ (x^(-1))^4 \ / \ simplify \\ \\ x^(-4) \ / \ simplify \\ \\ (1)/(x^4) \ / \ negative \ power \ rule \\ \\ Answer: (1)/(x^4)$

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