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1-\left(2a^{2}\right)^{2}
Multiplication can be transformed into difference of squares using the rule: \left(a-b\right)\left(a+b\right)=a^{2}-b^{2}. Square 1.
1-2^{2}\left(a^{2}\right)^{2}
Expand \left(2a^{2}\right)^{2}.
1-2^{2}a^{4}
To raise a power to another power, multiply the exponents. Multiply 2 and 2 to get 4.
1-4a^{4}
Calculate 2 to the power of 2 and get 4.
1-\left(2a^{2}\right)^{2}
Multiplication can be transformed into difference of squares using the rule: \left(a-b\right)\left(a+b\right)=a^{2}-b^{2}. Square 1.
1-2^{2}\left(a^{2}\right)^{2}
Expand \left(2a^{2}\right)^{2}.
1-2^{2}a^{4}
To raise a power to another power, multiply the exponents. Multiply 2 and 2 to get 4.
1-4a^{4}
Calculate 2 to the power of 2 and get 4.
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