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Simplify. Write your answer with a positive exponent.


(5q^4)^3

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The answer is 125q^12
User Girija
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Answer:

5q^7

Explanation:

When multiplying exponents(if positive), you must add them together. So, (5q^4)³ will be 5q^7 because the exponents were positive and they were multiplying so you add them together and leave the variable and number 5 alone.

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