Question

Choose the correct simplification of (7x^3y^3)^2.


14x^6y^6

49x^5y^5

49x^6y^6

14x^5y^5


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Answer 1

Answer: third option, 49x⁶y⁶


Justification:


1) Given:         $(7x^3y^3)^2$

2) Property:  power of a product

$(7)^2(x^3)^2(y^3)^2$

3) Property: power of power

$49x^6y^6$