Identify Base and Exponent: Identify the base and the exponent in (−2x5y2)2.In (−2x5y2)2,Base: −2x5y2Exponent: 2
Apply Power of Product Rule: Apply the power of a product rule, which states that (ab)n=an∗bn, to the base. (\(-2x^{5}y^{2})^{2} = (−2)^2 * (x^{5})^2 * (y^{2})^2\
Calculate Each Part: Calculate each part separately.(−2)2=4(x5)2=x(5∗2)=x10(y2)2=y(2∗2)=y4
Multiply Results Together: Multiply the results together to get the final simplified expression.4×x10×y4=4x10y4