IXL | Powers of a power: variable bases

Simplify. Express your answer using a single exponent.

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Simplify. Express your answer using a single exponent.

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key idea

To raise a power to a power, multiply the exponents.

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The expression

is raised to the power of 3. First, raise each factor to the power of 3. Then, multiply the exponents.

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Raise each factor to the power of 3

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Raise each factor to the power of 3

Simplify

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Simplify

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remembering to multiply the exponents

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Simplify

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remembering to multiply the exponents

Multiply

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Lesson: Properties of exponents

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