What is the simplified form of (-5x ^-3y^4) ^2?

Answer 1

(-5x ^-3y^4) ^2

Rewrite:

( -5x^-3y⁴ )² {*** is this the correct problem ?)

Process square:

( 25x^-6y⁸ )

Put x in denominator:

25y⁸ / x⁶ [note: simplified means no negative exponents; square performed; variables grouped]

Answer 2

Here is the answer: 25x^(9y^8)