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Simplify the expression
(2^(-2) * 5^(-5) )^(-4)

User Amantel
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Answer:


2^8* 5^(20)

Explanation:

Apply rule:
(a^c * b^d)^e=a^(ce) * b^(de)


2^(-2* -4)*5^(-5*-4)


2^8* 5^(20)


2^8* 5^(20)= 24,414,062,500,000,000

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