SOLUTION: Simplify this expression. (2z)^5(2z)^-2

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Question 191266: Simplify this expression.
(2z)^5(2z)^-2
Answer by Mathtut(3670) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
remember rules of like bases...just add the exponents together
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%282z%29%5E5%282z%29%5E-2=%282z%29%5E%285-2%29=%282z%29%5E3