Question

does anyone know this? if so can u pleasee help w^5(w^2)^-4

Answer 1

do the power inside brackets first...

The rule goes \[(a^m)^n = a^{mn}\]

i.e. power raised by a second power becomes a product of the powers

Answer 2

You mean exponent...

Answer 3

I've used "power" and "exponent interchangeably for years. I thought most people did. Is there something more specific you are correcting, @kinged ?

Answer 4

yes power, exponent, index are the same thing though exponent is very textbook like