Question

What is the simplified form of the expression (4x^3)^3 ?
pronounced like four X. Raised to the 3rd power, raised to the 3rd power.

Answer 1

you use the rule that (a*b)^c = a^c * b^c and the rule (a^b)^c = a^(b*c) to get


(4x^3)^3 = (4)^3 * (x^3)^3

(4x^3)^3 = 64 * (x^3)^3

(4x^3)^3 = 64 * x^(3*3)

(4x^3)^3 = 64x^9

Answer 2

Thanks Jim!

Answer 3

you're welcome