Identify base and exponents: Identify the base and the exponents in (−5x2y5)2.In (−5x2y5)2, the base is −5x2y5 and the exponent is 2.
Apply power of product rule: Apply the power of a product rule, which states that (ab)n=an×bn, to the base −5x2y5 raised to the power of 2.(−5x2y5)2=(−5)2×(x2)2×(y5)2
Calculate each term: Calculate each term separately.(−5)2=25 because the square of a negative number is positive.(x2)2=x(2∗2)=x4 because when you raise a power to a power, you multiply the exponents.(y5)2=y(5∗2)=y10 for the same reason.
Combine results: Combine the results from the previous step to get the final simplified expression. 25∗x4∗y10
Write final expression: Write the final simplified expression as a single term. 25x4y10