Question

Simplify (-4p^2s^4)^3

Answer 1

same as previous -64p^6s^12

Answer 2

(a^n)^m = a(nm)

This expression can be broken down into:
(-4)^3 * (p^2)^3 * (s^4)^3

Answer 3

Sorry, a^(nm) for the first part

Answer 4

@tomhue
@gyanu

Answer 5

Yes, those are the right exponents. Now do -4^3 and match the exponents with the right variables.

Answer 6

yes in multiplication power add as example is you have to multiply x^2 and x^3 then the power is simply add and answer is x^5.

Answer 7

Different variables, though.

(-4p^2s^4)^3
(-4)^3 * (p^2)^3 * (s^4)^3
(-4)^3 * p^(2*3) * s^(4*3)
(-4)^3 * p^6 * s^12