Question

Find the value of (2^2)^3. Then find the value of (2^3)^2. what is true about the results? Explain why.

Answer 1

(2^2)3 = 2^6

(2^3)2 = 2^6

Explanation:

There are various exponent rules. The problems that you were assigned must follow the power of a power rule:

(x^a)^b = x^a*b

Exponents must be multiplied according to this rule. Hope this helps.