Question

Regina and sam are multiplying (8^4)^5 (7^3)^9

are either one of them correct? Explain your reasoning

Answer 1

Sam is right, Regina is not

Answer 2

Sam is correct since he followed the rule of powers.

Reina is incorrect.

Explanation:

Rule of a power raised to a power.

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

To raise a power to a power, multiply the powers.

Sam is correct since he multiplied the exponents correctly.