Algebra-1

Question Analysis
This question evaluates the student's understanding of the Power of a Power Rule in the context of a coefficient and a variable raised to a power. The student must apply the rule to both the coefficient and the variable.

Key Concept Explanation
The Power of a Power Rule states that raising a power to another power multiplies the exponents: . In this case, the coefficient -2 is also raised to the power of 2, and the variable with an exponent of 8 is raised to the power of 2.

Step-by-step Solution
1. Apply the Power of a Power Rule to the variable part:

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