Question

(-xy)^2 * (2x^9y^5)^4

please show me the steps on how to get the answer

Answer 1

Answer: 16x^38y^22

Explanation:

Re-order terms so constants are on the left
(−xy)2(2x9y5)4(−)2(295)4

Distribute exponent

(−xy)2(2x9y5)4(−)2(295)4

Evaluate the exponent

(−1)2(xy)2⋅(2x9y5)4(−1)2()2⋅(295)4