Simplifying powers of algebraic products
Simplifying powers of algebraic products.
- Apply the outer power to every factor inside the brackets.
- Multiply indices when raising a power to a power.
Example 1
Simplify.
Example 2
Simplify.
Your turn
Question 1 Apply the outside power to every factor, including the coefficient.
Simplify.
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Question 2 Apply the outside power to every factor, including the coefficient.
Simplify.
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Question 3 Apply the outside power to every factor, including the coefficient.
Simplify.
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Question 4 Apply the outside power to every factor, including the coefficient.
Simplify.
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Question 5 Apply the outside power to every factor, including the coefficient.
Simplify.
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Simplify.
Simplify.
Simplify.
Simplify.
Simplify.