(-2x^4)^2

Question

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Answer 1

Again I will assume you mean:

(-2x^4)^2 / y

-2 *-2 = + 4
x^4 * x^4 = x^8
so
4 x^8 / y
which is the same as
4 x^8 y^-1

Answer 2

Here is a link to instructions:
http://www.mathsisfun.com/algebra/variables-exponents-multiply.html

Answer 3

Then to raise one power to another see:
http://mathsfirst.massey.ac.nz/Algebra/Exponents/IntegerExp/RaisePower.htm

Answer 4

I am doing polynomials, is that the same

Answer 5

yes :)

Answer 6

although a polynomial normally has more than one term
for example
x^2 + 2 x + y + y^3 .........

Answer 7

Thank you :)

Answer 8

You are welcome
poly means more than one or many in general