Question

Simplify the expression (6^2)^4

Answer 1

6^8 = 1,679,616

Explanation:

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Answer 2

6^8 = 1,679,616

Explanation:

The applicable rule of exponents is ...

(a^b)^c = a^(bc)

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Applied to this problem, the rule tells you ...

(6^2)^4 = 6^(2·4) = 6^8 = 1,679,616

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Or, you can evaluate the expression according to the Order of Operations:

(6^2)^4 = 36^4 = 1,679,616