Question

Explain how to simplify ( (a*)") using the properties of exponents.

Answer 1

Simplifying ((a*)"),

In this type of expression, we apply the properties of exponents under Power Rules.

Under the power rule property of exponents,

`((A^x)^y)=A^{x\text{ }\cdot\text{ y}}`

This says that to raise a power to a power you need to multiply the exponents.

Let's apply this rule to simplify the given expression,

((a*)") = a*"