Question

Multiply and simplify.
(4s)^4*(4s)^12

Answer 1

This one is a bit more tricky because of the parenthesis. Start by distributing to break them:
\[(4s)^4*(4s)^{16}=4^4s^4*4^{12}s^{12}\]
\[=4^{4+12}s^{4+12}=4^{16}s^{16}\]
\[=4294967296 s^{16}\]