Question

This equation has me stumped. I don't remember how to do it. Please help, and thank you so much!!

(3x^2)^3 (4x^5)^2

Answer 1

$(3x^2)^3(4x^5)^2$
= $3^3x^{2\times 3} 4^2x^{5\times2}$
= $9x^6\times16x^{10}$
= $(9\times16 )x^{6+10}$
= $144x^{16}$

Hope that helps! :)