Simplify. In the form of a paragraph, explain in complete sentences the steps necessary to simplify the expression and include the final answer in your explanation. Complete your work in the space provided.
(x^3y over xy^2) ^-2

   y^2/x^4

Step-by-step explanation:

Description

The fraction inside parentheses can be simplified by using the rule that an exponent in the denominator is the same as the opposite of that exponent in the numerator. Then factors with the same base can be combined by adding their exponents. Parentheses are eliminated by multiplying each exponent by the one outside the parentheses. Then any factors with negative exponents can be replaced by ones in the denominator with the opposite exponent.

Work

step-by-step explanation:

this woman was an important writer and propagandist during the american revolution. she was a member of the committee of correspondence (in fact the committee was formed in her home) and was an advisor to many of the revolutionary leaders, including george washington and john adams. who was this revolutionary woman?

step-by-step explanation:

∆abc has the points a(1, 7), b(-2, 2), and c(4, 2) as its vertices. formed with the point d(1, 2) as its third vertex, then ∆abd is triangle.