Question

Choose the correct simplification of the expression (8x^2)^3

Answer 1

512
`x^(6)`

Explanation:

Using the rule of exponents

`(a^nb^m)^(p)` =
`a^(np)`
`b^(mp)`

Hence

`(8x^2)^(3)`

=
`8^(3)` ×
`x^(2(3))`

= 512
`x^(6)`