SOLUTION: I need to simplify this problem: (2a^2b^7)^2. This is what I got: 4a^4b^9. Is this correct?

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Question 92709: I need to simplify this problem: (2a^2b^7)^2. This is what I got: 4a^4b^9. Is this correct?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(2a^2b^7)^2
=4a^4b^14
because 2^2=4,
(a^2)^2 = a^4,
(b^7)^2 = b^14
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Cheers,
Stan H.