Simplify the expression.
3 • 7 • 23
A.
168
B.
21
C.
84
D.
42
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OpenStudy (kaylardz0405):
wanted to double check my answer is it A
Nnesha (nnesha):
simplify what ?
OpenStudy (kaylardz0405):
sorry 3*7*2 to the 3rd power
Nnesha (nnesha):
\[\huge\rm (3 \times 7 \times 23)^3\]
like this ?
OpenStudy (kaylardz0405):
no just 2 to the 3rd power not 23
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Nnesha (nnesha):
\[\huge\rm (3 \times 7 \times 2)^3\]
like this ?
OpenStudy (kaylardz0405):
yes
OpenStudy (kaylardz0405):
is it A
Nnesha (nnesha):
how is it A ??
OpenStudy (kaylardz0405):
2 to the 3rd power is 8
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OpenStudy (kaylardz0405):
8*7= 56*3=168
Nnesha (nnesha):
\[\huge\rm 3 \times 7 \times (2)^3\]
is it your question right ?
OpenStudy (kaylardz0405):
yes
Nnesha (nnesha):
it's not (3 times 7 times 2)^3
TOTALLY DIFFERENT
Nnesha (nnesha):
yes right it's 168
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OpenStudy (kaylardz0405):
ohh then can you expain it to me please
OpenStudy (kaylardz0405):
so i am right ???
Nnesha (nnesha):
\[\huge\rm ( 3 \times 7 \times 2)^3 = (3)^3 \times (7)^3 \times (2)^3\]
(3 times 7 times 2) all 3 numbers to the 3rd meaning
3 is to the 3rd power
7 is to the 3rd power
and 2 as well
Nnesha (nnesha):
yes you are right
OpenStudy (kaylardz0405):
oh sorry only 2is in parenthisis
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