The equivalent expression of [tex](\frac{x^{-4}y}{x^{-9}y^5})^{-2}[/tex] is [tex]x^{-10}y^8[/tex]
Which expression is equivalent to [tex](\frac{x^{-4}y}{x^{-9}y^5})^{-2}[/tex]
The expression is given as:
[tex](\frac{x^{-4}y}{x^{-9}y^5})^{-2}[/tex]
Apply the exponent law of indices
[tex](\frac{x^{-9}y^5}{x^{-4}y})^{2}[/tex]
Next, we apply the common base law of indices
[tex](x^{4 -9}y^{5-1})^2[/tex]
Evaluate the difference
[tex](x^{-5}y^4)^2[/tex]
Remove bracket
[tex]x^{-10}y^8[/tex]
Hence, the equivalent expression of [tex](\frac{x^{-4}y}{x^{-9}y^5})^{-2}[/tex] is [tex]x^{-10}y^8[/tex]
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