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OpenStudy (lisa2345):

(y3)^4

OpenStudy (lisa2345):

is it y7?

OpenStudy (lisa2345):

y^7 *

OpenStudy (bloomlocke367):

is that supposed to be \((y^3)^4\)?

OpenStudy (lisa2345):

yes

OpenStudy (bloomlocke367):

When you multiply 2 powers, you add them. So say you have \(x^3\times x^2\), you'd get \(x^5\). BUT when you take a power to a power, you have to multiply them. So \((x^3)^2\) would be \(x^6\). Does that make sense? In your case, you're taking a power to a power. So, rethink your answer and let me know what you get.

OpenStudy (lisa2345):

y^12 ?

OpenStudy (lisa2345):

@BloomLocke367

OpenStudy (bloomlocke367):

Yep! Good job.

OpenStudy (lisa2345):

thank you

OpenStudy (bloomlocke367):

You're welcome. :)

OpenStudy (lisa2345):

(2x^2)^2 @BloomLocke367

OpenStudy (bloomlocke367):

I'm sorry, I have to go, but just use what I said earlier.

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