Question

simplify this expression. (x^7)^9 = is it 63?

Answer 1

No.

Answer 2

can you show me how to di this question?

Answer 3

(x^7)^9 means the product nine factors of x^7.

Answer 4

We multiply the exponents..

Answer 5

Look at the raising a power to a power rule on the attached chart.

Answer 6

\((x^7)^9 \rightarrow x^{7 \times 9}\)

Answer 7

So can you multiply 9 * 7? @Theyellowminion

Answer 8

63

Answer 9

Yes, so that gives us:

\(x^{63}\)

Answer 10

So:

\((x^7)^9 \rightarrow x^{7 \times 9} \rightarrow x^{63}\)

Answer 11

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Answer 12

thank you!

Answer 13

No problem.