Question

1. fully simplify $(-5xy^2)^2$

Explanation:

Step1: Apply exponent to constant

$(-5)^2 = 25$

Step2: Apply exponent to $x$ term

$x^1^2 = x^2$

Step3: Apply exponent to $y^2$ term

$(y^2)^2 = y^4$

Step4: Multiply all simplified terms

$25 \times x^2 \times y^4$

Answer:

$25x^2y^4$