Answer
16$y^{12}$
Work Step by Step
1. Take the numeral to the 3rd power: $(-2)^{4}$ = 16
2. Take the variable to the 3rd power by multiplying the exponents. 3 x 4 = 12, so $($y^{3}$)^{4}$ = $y^{12}$
3. Put the two together: 16$y^{12}$
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