Question

Simplify the expression where possible.(-4 x^2 )^2

Answer 1

Answer:

$16x^{4}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$(a^{m})^{n}=a^{m*n}$    and   $(a*b)^{m}= a^{m}*b^{m}$

$(-4x^{2})^{2} = (-4)^{2} *(x^{2})^{2}\\\\\\=16 * x^{2*2}\\\\=16x^{4}$