Question

How do you simplify `(3x^-4y^3)^2`?

Answer 1

`9x^-8y^6` or `(9y^6)/x^8`

Explanation:

Using the rule of exponents you apply the square to each term in parenthesis:

`3^(1*2)x^(-4*2)y^(3*2) -> 3^2x^-8y^6 -> 9x^-8y^6`