Question

Simplify (5^3)^6 leaving your answer in index form

Answer 1

5^18.

Explanation:

By the law of indices:

(a^b)^c = a^(bc)

So (5^3)^6

= 5^(3*6)

= 5^18.

Answer 2

`( {5}^(3) ) ^(6) = {5}^(3 * 6) = {5}^(18)`