Question

Choose the correct simplification of the expression (a^2)^3.

A. a^5
B. a^8
C. a
D. a^6

Ok im stuck between A and D cause idk if i add the exponents or multiply im guessing i multiply but im not certain

Answer 1

When you have an exponent to a power you multiply them

Answer 2

ohh ok so thats D and for instance if i had (c^2)^9 it will be c^18

Answer 3

\[(a^x)^y=a^{x*y}\]

Answer 4

And yup

Answer 5

but what if i had (3x)^4 it would equal 12x^4?

Answer 6

cause 4x 3 is 12 and i keep the exponent

Answer 7

@Luigi0210

Answer 8

You distribute the exponent