Answer
$4$.
Work Step by Step
The given expression is
$=(xy)^2$
Substitute $x=2$ and $y=-1$.
$=((2)( -1))^2$
Clear inner parentheses.
$=(-2)^2$
Use the law of exponents $(a)^{n}=a^{n}$
$=2^2$
Use $2^2=4$
$=4$.
Precalculus (10th Edition)
by Sullivan, Michael
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-32197-907-9
ISBN 13:
978-0-32197-907-0
Appendix A - Review - A.1 Algebra Essentials - A.1 Assess Your Understanding - Page A12: 111
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