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Abel says (6^2)^3 = 6^5. Is he correct? Explain.

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Answer :

Nope !

Using PEMDAS you can solve this step by step :

1st solve what's in the parentheses "( 6^2)" :

6 × 6 = 36

Then solve "36^3" :

36 × 36 × 36 = 46,656

Next solve the other equation "6^5" :

6 × 6 × 6 × 6 × 6 = 7,776

So, ( 6^2 )^3 ≠ 6^5

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