Simplify the expression use only positive exponents: 1. 8x^2y^-2/x^-2y * (4xy^2)^-1/x^2y

2. 5^-4*5^-5/5^-6

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Which point on the x-axis lies on the line that passes through point c and is parallel to lino ab?

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