Question

Simplify ((–3)^2)^3.

A. (–3)^6

B. (–3)^5

C. (3)^5

D. (3)^6

Answer 1

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

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