Apply Power of Product Rule: We need to simplify the expression (−2x4y5)3. To do this, we will apply the power of a product rule, which states that (ab)n=an∗bn, where a and b are any real numbers or variables, and n is a positive integer.
Apply Power of Product Rule: First, we apply the power of a product rule to the entire expression. This means we will raise each factor inside the parentheses to the power of 3.(−2x4y5)3=(−2)3×(x4)3×(y5)3
Calculate Cube of −2: Next, we calculate the cube of −2, which is −8.(−2)3=−8
Apply Power of Power Rule: Now, we raise x4 to the power of 3. According to the power of a power rule, (xa)b=xa∗b, we multiply the exponents.(x4)3=x4∗3=x12
Apply Power of Power Rule: Similarly, we raise y5 to the power of 3. (y5)3=y5∗3=y15
Combine Parts: Finally, we combine all the parts to get the simplified expression.(−2x4y5)3=−8×x12×y15
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