Question

How to simplify [(-3)^2]^5?

Answer 1

Hey there!!

[ ( - 3 ) ² ] ⁵

( - 3 )² = 9

9⁵ = 3¹⁰

= 59049

Hope helps!

Answer 2

First, solve the bracket:

(-3)^2 = (-3)(-3) = 9

Next, simplify

[9]^5 = 9 x 9 x 9 x 9 x 9 = 59049

59049 is your answer

hope this helps