Can you simplify or not simplify this expression (s^a)^m?
If you can or can't can somebody please explain why? I am so confused on how to simplify this expression.

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Question

Can you simplify or not simplify this expression (s^a)^m? 
If you can or can't can somebody please explain why? I am so confused on how to simplify this expression.

GIVING MEDAL IF SOMEBODY CAN TELL ME THE CORRECT ANSWER! :D

zarkon · Answer

here is an example


$$(4^2)^3=4^24^24^2=4^{2+2+2}=4^{2\times 3}$$