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y^{8}-\left(-2y^{4}\right)^{2}
To multiply powers of the same base, add their exponents. Add 4 and 4 to get 8.
y^{8}-\left(-2\right)^{2}\left(y^{4}\right)^{2}
Expand \left(-2y^{4}\right)^{2}.
y^{8}-\left(-2\right)^{2}y^{8}
To raise a power to another power, multiply the exponents. Multiply 4 and 2 to get 8.
y^{8}-4y^{8}
Calculate -2 to the power of 2 and get 4.
-3y^{8}
Combine y^{8} and -4y^{8} to get -3y^{8}.
y^{8}-\left(-2y^{4}\right)^{2}
To multiply powers of the same base, add their exponents. Add 4 and 4 to get 8.
y^{8}-\left(-2\right)^{2}\left(y^{4}\right)^{2}
Expand \left(-2y^{4}\right)^{2}.
y^{8}-\left(-2\right)^{2}y^{8}
To raise a power to another power, multiply the exponents. Multiply 4 and 2 to get 8.
y^{8}-4y^{8}
Calculate -2 to the power of 2 and get 4.
-3y^{8}
Combine y^{8} and -4y^{8} to get -3y^{8}.