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\left(-5x^{2}\right)^{-2}
Use the rules of exponents to simplify the expression.
\left(-5\right)^{-2}\left(x^{2}\right)^{-2}
To raise the product of two or more numbers to a power, raise each number to the power and take their product.
\frac{1}{25}\left(x^{2}\right)^{-2}
Raise -5 to the power -2.
\frac{1}{25}x^{2\left(-2\right)}
To raise a power to another power, multiply the exponents.
\frac{1}{25}\times \frac{1}{x^{4}}
Multiply 2 times -2.
\left(-5x^{2}\right)^{-2}
Use the rules of exponents to simplify the expression.
\left(-5\right)^{-2}\left(x^{2}\right)^{-2}
To raise the product of two or more numbers to a power, raise each number to the power and take their product.
\frac{1}{25}\left(x^{2}\right)^{-2}
Raise -5 to the power -2.
\frac{1}{25}x^{2\left(-2\right)}
To raise a power to another power, multiply the exponents.
\frac{1}{25}\times \frac{1}{x^{4}}
Multiply 2 times -2.