Question

Simplify (5x^-1/2)^-2

Answer 1

Rules you should acknowledge when simplifying this problem
1. \[x^{-1} = \frac{1}{x}\]

Example:

\[(2+x)^{-5} = \frac{1}{(2+x)^{5}}\]

2.
\[x^2 = x(x)\]

Example:

\[(x+2)^{2} = (x+2)(x+2) = x(x) + 2x + 2x + 2(2)\]

Answer 2

hope this helps if you have any questions please ask

Answer 3

100x^2