Simplify (4xy)^-1

Problem

(4*x*y)(−1)

Solution

1. Identify the negative exponent rule, which states that a(−n)=1/(an)

2. Apply the rule to the entire expression inside the parentheses, treating 4*x*y as the base.

3. Rewrite the expression by moving the base to the denominator with a positive exponent of 1

4. Simplify the denominator since any value raised to the power of 1 remains unchanged.

Final Answer

(4*x*y)(−1)=1/(4*x*y)

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