Q. Simplify. Express your answer using a single exponent.(3x6)2
Apply Power to Factors: Apply the power to each factor within the parentheses.When raising a power to a product, we distribute the exponent to each factor within the product.(3x6)2=32×(x6)2
Simplify 32: Simplify 32. 32=3×3=9
Simplify (x6)2: Simplify (x6)2. When raising a power to another power, we multiply the exponents. (x6)2=x(6×2)=x12
Combine Simplified Terms: Combine the simplified terms to write the final answer.(3x6)2=32×(x6)2=9×x12=9x12
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