SOLUTION: Explain how to simplify an expression that involves a product raised to a power. Provide an example with your explanation. Note: It may be helpful to use th

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Question 356788: Explain how to simplify an expression that involves a product
raised to a power. Provide an example with your explanation.
Note: It may be helpful to use the ^ symbol on your keypad. does this make sense or not explain
Answer by Theo(13342) About Me  (Show Source):
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(a*b)^2 = a^2 * b^2

example:

(5*6)^2 = 5^2 * 6^2

5*6 = 30
30^2 = 900

5^2 = 25
6^2 = 36
25 * 36 = 900