Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Section 5.2 - More Work with Exponents and Scientific Notation - Exercise Set - Page 268: 35

Answer

$16x^{4}$

Work Step by Step

Using laws of exponents, the given expression simplifies to \begin{align*} & \left( 4x^2 \right)^{2} \\&= 4^2x^{2(2)} \\&= 16x^{4} .\end{align*}
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