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Explain the difference between

(3z)^3 and 3z^3

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Answer:

Explanation:

Brackets in mathematics are a little like periods in grammar.

They tell you exactly what you need to do.

In the question you have listed

3z^3 means that only the z is raised to the third power.

(3z)^3 means both the 3 and the z are raised to the third power. 3^3 * z^3 =

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