Simplify the expression: (2x³y⁻²)³
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
Apply the power to each factor: (2)³ * (x³)³ * (y⁻²)³. This results in 8 * x^(3*3) * y^(-2*3), which simplifies to 8x⁹y⁻⁶.
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