Apply Power Rule: To simplify the expression (−5x4)2, we need to apply the power of a power rule, which states that (an)m=an∗m. In this case, a is −5x4, n is 1 (since any number to the power of 1 is itself), and m is 2.Calculation: (−5x4)2=(−5)2×(x4)2
Calculate Squares: Now we need to calculate the square of −5 and the square of x4 separately.Calculation: (−5)2=25 and (x4)2=x(4∗2)=x8
Multiply Results: Finally, we multiply the results of the two squares together to get the simplified expression.Calculation: 25×x8=25x8
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