We just started this topic and I'm confused about these exponents.

Question

Simplify [ 11d^2e^5/33d^4e^2]^2

Could you explain the steps
Thanks

Answer 1

I would first reduce the inside of the fraction to
[e^3/(3d^2)]^2

now the "outside" exponent applies to each of the factors inside

= e^6/(9d^4)