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Which expression is equivalent to (4x−^-3y^4)−2?

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The equivalent expression is
1/(16x^2 - 48xy^4 + 9y^8). Option C

Given that the expression is;


(4x - 3y^4)^-2

Taking the reciprocal gives us


1/(4x - 3y^4)^2

Now, let's expand the square of the expression inside the parentheses.


(4x - 3y^4)^2

Expanding, we have

1
6x^2 - 24xy^4 - 24xy^4 + 9y^8

Simplifying further, we get;


16x^2 - 48xy^4 + 9y^8

Now, we can rewrite our expression as;


1/(16x^2 - 48xy^4 + 9y^8)

Complete question:

Which expression is equivalent to (4x−3y4)−2?

1 over quantity 16 times x raised to the sixth power times y raised to the eighth power end quantity

x raised to the sixth power over quantity 16 times y raised to the eighth power end quantity


1/(16x^2 - 48xy^4 + 9y^8)

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