Q. Simplify. Express your answer as the given base raised to a single exponent.(42)8
Recognize Structure: Step 1: Recognize the structure of the expression.(42)8 involves a power raised to another power.Base: 4, First exponent: 2, Second exponent: 8
Apply Power Rule: Step 2: Apply the power of a power rule, which states (am)n=am∗n.(42)8=42∗8= 416
Check Simplification: Step 3: Check if 416 is simplified to a single exponent.Yes, 416 is already in the form of a base raised to a single exponent.
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