Question

Simplify this expression by using the properites of exponents: (4a)^2 (4a)^5

Answer 1

\[a ^{x }timesa ^{y}=a ^{x +y}\]

Answer 2

i got 16a^7 but thats wrong

Answer 3

the 4a stays as it is, you just add the exponents like you did. Giving you 4a^7. is that what's in the back of the book?

Answer 4

its online but no it says thats wrong too

Answer 5

16a^7

Answer 6

its telling me thats wrong also

Answer 7

hmm wait. i think i know this lol

Answer 8

4a^7

Answer 9

Oh it's only exponents xD

Answer 10

\[(4a)^2 (4a)^5=(4a)^{2+5}=(4a)^7\]

Answer 11

lol

Answer 12

(4a)^7 is not correct either

Answer 13

maybe they want you to write \(4^7a^7\)

Answer 14

yep that worked thanks!

Answer 15

lol

Answer 16

@satelite73 the question is confusing xD thanks for pointing that out