College Algebra (11th Edition)

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ISBN 13: 978-0-32167-179-0

Chapter R - Section R.3 - Polynomials - R.3 Exercises - Page 31: 108

Answer

$144$

Work Step by Step

Using the laws of exponents, the given expression, $ (24^2)(0.5^2) ,$ is equivalent to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} (24\cdot0.5)^2 \\\\= \left( 24\cdot\dfrac{1}{2} \right)^2 \\\\= \left( 12 \right)^2 \\\\= 144 .\end{array}
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