Identify base and exponent: Identify the base and the exponent in (−6x5y4)4.In (−6x5y4)4, the base is (−6x5y4) and the exponent is 4.
Apply power of a product rule: Apply the power of a product rule, which states that (ab)n=an×bn, to the base.(\(-6x^{5}y^{4})^4 = (−6)^4 \times (x^5)^4 \times (y^4)^4
Calculate each part: Calculate each part separately.First, calculate (−6)4:(−6)4=64, since an even power of a negative number is positive.64=6×6×6×6=1296Next, calculate (x5)4:(x5)4=x5×4=x20Finally, calculate (y4)4:(y4)4=y4×4=y16
Combine results: Combine the results from Step 3.(−6x5y4)4=1296×x20×y16