Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13417-805-9

Chapter 5 - Section 5.2 - Multiplying Polynomials - Exercise Set - Page 360: 106

Answer

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Work Step by Step

The power rule for exponent states that: When an exponential expression is raised to a power, multiply the exponent. Place the product of the exponent on the base and remove the parentheses. $(b^m)^n=(b\times b\times....\times b)^m)$ $=(b\times b\times....\times b)^m)(b\times b\times....\times b)^m)...(b\times b\times....\times b)^m)$ $=b\times b\times....\times b$ $=b^{mn}$ For example, $(3^2)^4=3^{2\cdot 4}=3^8$
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