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simplify:
$(-7x^4)^2$
answer attempt 1 out of 2
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Explanation:

Step1: Apply exponent to constant term

$(-7)^2 = 49$

Step2: Apply exponent to variable term

$(x^4)^2 = x^{4\times2} = x^8$

Step3: Combine the results

Multiply the simplified constant and variable terms.

Answer:

$49x^8$