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OpenStudy (anonymous):

simplify: (5^5)^2

OpenStudy (chaise):

A power raised to power means you multiply the two powers together 5^5^2 = 5^10

OpenStudy (anonymous):

even if it is in parentheses

OpenStudy (anonymous1):

Yes. If it were not in parentheses, the result would be different. 5^5^2 without parentheses means 5^(25), which is a different result.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok thanks

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