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Simplify the expression (4x^3y^-5)^4

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Answer:

64x^12 / y^20

Explanation:

(4x^3y^-5)^4

Distribute the exponential value of 4 to all terms in the parentheses.

4^4 * x^(3*4) * y^(-5*4)

Multiply each exponent.

64x^12 * y^-20

Make the negative exponent positive by making it a fraction.

64x^12 / y^20

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