Question

Explain in words how to simplify (153^2)^7

Answer 1

there is an exponent rule.....(a^b)^c = a^(b * c)

so (153^2)^7 = 153^(2 * 7) = 153^14

Answer 2

153^14 when raising a power to a power you multiply now if you were multiplying bases with different exponents that is when you add the exponents.