Question

How do you simplify `(6y^ 2)^ -2`?

Answer 1

`(6y^2)^-2=6^-2(y^2)^-2=6^-2y^-4=1/(6^2y^4)=1/(36y^4)`

Explanation:

Apply the property of exponent `(xy)^a = x^ay^a` then simplify