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Which expression is equivalent to (3^-6)^-5

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Answer:

3^30

Explanation:

With the "law of exponents, the "power rule" tells you that to raise a power to a power, just multiply the exponents.

Example: (x^m )^n=x^mn or (x^2 )^3= x^(2∙3)=x^6

When you multiply -6 * -5 = +30

so (3^-6)^-5 = 3^-6*-5 = 3^30

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