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Simplify ((–3)^2)^3.

A. (–3)^6

B. (–3)^5

C. (3)^5

D. (3)^6

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{(( { - 3})^(2) ) }^(3) \: = \: {( - 3)}^(2 * 3) \: = \: {( - 3)}^(6)
Since the power is even,

{( - 3)}^(6) \: = \: {(3)}^(6)
Therefore, the answer is D.
{3}^(6)
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