Question 423657: simplify and rewrite without using negative or zero exponents.
(2a^3)^2
I got 2a^6
is this the correct way to answer the question? Answer by algebrahouse.com(1659) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! "simplify and rewrite without using negative or zero exponents.
(2a^3)^2
I got 2a^6
is this the correct way to answer the question?"
No.
(2a^3)^2
= 2^2(a^3)^2 {took everything in parentheses to the 2nd power}
= 4a^6 {evaluated the exponents} www.algebrahouse.com