To simplify you will first apply power of a product rule: (ab)^n=a^n b^n and then power of a power rule (a^m)^n=a^mn.
In this case (3x^4)^3=3^3 · (x^4)^3=27 · x^12
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asked 11/30/20Suzy was simplifying the expression (3x4)3. She wrote 9x7 as the simplified form. Suzy was incorrect.Show and explain how to simplify the expression correctly.
To simplify you will first apply power of a product rule: (ab)^n=a^n b^n and then power of a power rule (a^m)^n=a^mn.
In this case (3x^4)^3=3^3 · (x^4)^3=27 · x^12
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