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What is (5p^3)^2 ?

sully50sully

What is (5p^3)^2 ? I don't know how to work it out :confused:

Reply 1

joostan

Original post by sully50sully

What is (5p^3)^2 ? I don't know how to work it out :confused:

\ (a x^n)^m = \ a^m x^{mn}

Reply 2

sully50sully

So what would the answer be?

Reply 3

joostan

Original post by sully50sully

So what would the answer be?

Substitute the values you have for a, m and n.
Swap x for p and bob's your uncle :smile:

Reply 4

EagleWing

5^2 * p^(3*2)

Can be further simplified...

Reply 5

sully50sully

Original post by joostan

Substitute the values you have for a, m and n.
Swap x for p and bob's your uncle :smile:

Sorry but I still don't get it, could you show me the answer then how you worked it out and also what is 3a^4 x 4a^5 divided by 2a^5 Thanks in advance :colondollar:

Reply 6

Blake-inator

25p^6!!! JEEZ, doesnt take Sheldon Cooper PhD

Reply 7

sully50sully

Thanks guys I know how to work it out, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

(edited 11 years ago)

Reply 8

UPSDGoat

(5p^3)^2
= 5^2 * p^(3*2)
= 25 * p^6
= 25p^6

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