could someone help me with math?

Question

Simplify this expression by using the properties of exponents.You may leave your answer as a number to a power.

(7/8p^3 q^7)^2

Answer 1

Hi Candice,

 

When you square an exponent, you multiply the exponent times 2.

 

So the exponent of 3 becomes 6.  The exponent of 7 becomes 14.  And you have to square 7/8.

 

So the answer is (49/64)(p^6)(q^14)

 

Dan