Question

I have no clue what to do or where to start...
Simplify (x^4)^2 without parenthesis.

Answer 1

well we are given -\[(x^4)^2\]and we need to simplify it :D

we know that \[(a^m)^n=a ^{m*n}\]so can u apply this in our question?

Answer 2

That (a^m)^n=a^m*n makes no since to me what so ever... is that the formula or something??

Answer 3

yea thats an identity

Answer 4

Wait so you're saying if i multiply the two exponents (8) then the answer would be x^8...

Answer 5

yes ur right :)

Answer 6

Yay!!! Thank you!!

Answer 7

welcome :)

Answer 8

i was overanalyzing it... i hate it when i do that

Answer 9

:)

Answer 10

u r in which grade?

Answer 11

I am horrible at math but i am in the 12th grade

Answer 12

nice :)

Answer 13

Yeah so far but this is only the 3rd day of school and its hard... my math anyways its algebra 2

Answer 14

:D don worry :)

Answer 15

Thanks

Answer 16

no prblem

Answer 17

a^4 is defined as a, multiplied to itself 4 times: aaaa

b^2 is defined as b, mulitplied to itself 2 time: bb

let b = a^4

bb = a^4 a^4 = aaaa aaaa

but aaaa aaaa is the definition of a^8

Answer 18

Thanks