Question

Use the definitions and theorems of this section to evaluate and simplify the following expression. Be sure to express answers with positive exponents. (b3)2

Answer 1

Pretty sure the correct answer is b^6

Answer 2

`b^6`

Explanation:

Given expression is,

`(b^3)^2`,

By the power rule of exponent,

`(a^m)^n=a^(mn)`

Thus, we can write,

`(b^3)^2=b^(3* 2)=b^6`

Since, further simplification is not possible,

Hence, the simplified form of the given expression,

`b^6`