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Simplify each expression (2a^4)^-3, a ≠ 0

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Answer: The next one is 3. 7/2v^2

Step-by-step explanation: I got it right on edge

User Carlos Mendes
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Answer:

1/(8a^12)

Explanation:

(2a^4)^-3

Rewriting

2^-3 * a^4^-3

We know x^y^z = x^(y*z)

2^-3 * a^(4*-3)

2^-3 * a^-12

We know x^-y = 1/a^y

1/2^3 * 1/a^12

1/8 * 1/a^12

1/(8a^12)

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