Identify base and exponent: Identify the base and the exponent in (−6x2y5)2.In (−6x2y5)2, the base is −6x2y5 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 −6x2y5.(−6x2y5)2=(−6)2×(x2)2×(y5)2
Calculate each part separately: Calculate each part separately.(−6)2=36 because the square of a negative number is positive.(x2)2=x(2∗2)=x4 because of the power of a power rule, which states that (am)n=a(m∗n).(y5)2=y(5∗2)=y10 for the same reason.
Combine results: Combine the results from Step 3. 36×x4×y10
Write final simplified expression: Write the final simplified expression.The simplified form is 36x4y10.