Question

Use complete sentences to explain all the steps needed to simplify the expression (3a2b)3 and give the correct answer.

Answer 1

All the factors within the brackets are cubed

3 is to be cubed, a is to be cubed, 2 is to be cubed and b is to be cubed.

3^3 x a^3 x 2^3 x b^3

= 27 x a^3 x 8 ^ b^3

27 and 8 are ordinary numbers and as factors can be multiplied together to make 216

= 216 x a^3 x b^3

or 216.a^3.b^3 [Ans.]

Answer 2

thanks do u know how to do this Simplify (4y^2 ) (w^3x)^2. Give a written explanation of how you simplified as well as the answer to receive full credit.