Question

help plzzzzz
simplify (5^2)^4

Answer 1

Okay so first do what's in the parenthesis.

Answer 2

multiply 5 *5

Answer 3

Yes.

Answer 4

25

Answer 5

Now 25^4

Answer 6

25*25*25*25
hint: use a calculator.

Answer 7

390625

Answer 8

Yep! good job

Answer 9

wait

Answer 10

What

Answer 11

the options are
5^8
5^16
5^2
5^6

Answer 12

Oh. haha we could've saved a lot of time. It said simplify, not solve....
So when you have a power inside a parenthesis and one outside you multiply them
so (5^2)^4
2*4 = 8
Which is the same thing was 5^8

Answer 13

thanks sorry

Answer 14

No, I didn't read it all the way.