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OpenStudy (erinweeks):

I Would Appreciate Someones Help !! Write 32x^5y^5 with only one exponent. Use parentheses.

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

32 = 2^5 so 32x^5y^5 becomes 2^5x^5y^5 What's next?

OpenStudy (erinweeks):

dont you do something with multiplying the exponents ?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

yes you use the idea that (a*b)^x becomes a^x*b^x but you use it in reverse

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

Does that make sense?

OpenStudy (erinweeks):

so than this is the answer 2^5x^5y^5? or do i multiply or add the exponents?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

say you had 2^3x^3y^3 you can write it as (2xy)^3

OpenStudy (erinweeks):

so than this problem would be (2xy)^5?

OpenStudy (erinweeks):

i meant answer

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

exactly

OpenStudy (erinweeks):

so thats the answer ?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

yes it is

OpenStudy (erinweeks):

thank you so much ! i appreciate it !

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

you're welcome

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