Identify base and exponent: Identify the base and the exponent in (−3x2y2)4.In (−3x2y2)4, the base is −3x2y2 and the exponent is 4.
Apply power of product rule: Apply the power of a product rule, which states that (ab)n=an∗bn, to the base. (−3x2y2)4=(−3)4∗(x2)4∗(y2)4
Calculate each part: Calculate each part separately.(−3)4=81 because (−3)×(−3)×(−3)×(−3)=81(x(2))4=x(2×4)=x8 because when you raise a power to a power, you multiply the exponents.(y(2))4=y(2×4)=y8 for the same reason as x.
Multiply results: Multiply the results together. 81×x8×y8
Write final expression: Write the final simplified expression.The simplified form is 81x8y8.