Here is my problem: (7m^9)^3

So, I believe I would do this to continue the problem.
= 7^3(m^9)^3
= 7^3 m^27
= 7m^27

Is this correct? If not, please explain.

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Here is my problem: (7m^9)^3 

So, I believe I would do this to continue the problem. 
= 7^3(m^9)^3 
= 7^3 m^27
= 7m^27

Is this correct? If not, please explain.

anonymous · Answer

ur last step is wrong.

anonymous · Answer

in the second step u got 7^3 which is correct but then in your last step u have only 7.

anonymous · Answer

do u know where u went wrong now?

anonymous · Answer

tell me ur answer and I'll check it for u.

anonymous · Answer

Oh, I think it is because the ^3 cancels out on the 7 right?

anonymous · Answer

nope, how can it cancel out on the right?

anonymous · Answer

That's true... can you explain it?

anonymous · Answer

k wait, I am having problems with the post.

anonymous · Answer

Okay.

anonymous · Answer

remember to give me a medal lol :P

anonymous · Answer

Okay haha

anonymous · Answer

$$(7m^9)^{3}$$
$$=7^{3}m^9(^{3})$$
=7^3m^27

anonymous · Answer

$$(7^1m^9)^{3}$$
$$7^3m ^{27}$$
That's all.

anonymous · Answer

whenever there are powers/exponents outside (      )^3 just times the exponent by the exponent of the terms inside.

anonymous · Answer

Oh, alright. I get it now. Thank you!

anonymous · Answer

Explanation: There is nothing to cancel you just times the powers.

anonymous · Answer

no problem and u didn't forget my reward lol :P

anonymous · Answer

Nope, I didn't haha