Question

Simplify ((–3)^2)^3. A. (3)^6 B. (3)^5 C. (-3)^6 D. (-3)^5

Answer 1

(-3)⁶

Explanation:

( (-3)² )³

= (-3)⁽²⁾⁽³⁾

= (-3)⁶

Answer 2

C

Explanation:

So we have the expression:

`((-3)^2)^3`

Use the power of a power property, where:

`(a^b)^c=a^(b\cdot c)`

So:

`((-3)^2)^3=(-3)^(2\cdot 3)`

Simplify:

`=(-3)^6`

Our answer is C