Question

simplify. express your answer using a single exponent. ((x^{4})^{-9})

Explanation:

Step1: Apply power of a power rule

Use the exponent rule $(a^m)^n = a^{m \times n}$

Step2: Calculate the new exponent

$x^{4 \times (-9)} = x^{-36}$

Answer:

$x^{-36}$