Question

how do you simplify, (xy^-3)^-2)?

Answer 1

will it can be simplified as

\[(x)^{-2}\times(y^{-3})^{-2}\]

you'll need to use the power of a power law for indices

which is

\[(x^a)^b = x^{a \times b}\]

hope it helps...

Answer 2

thank you!