Q. Simplify. Express your answer using a single exponent.(9s9)2
Apply Power Rule: Apply the power to a power rule.When raising a power to another power, we multiply the exponents. We also raise the numerical coefficient to the power of 2.(9s9)2=92×(s9)2
Calculate 92: Calculate 92. 92=9×9=81
Calculate (s9)2: Calculate (s9)2.(s9)2=s(9×2)=s18
Combine Results: Combine the results from Step 2 and Step 3.(9s9)2=81×s18
Write Final Expression: Write the final simplified expression.The expression (9s9)2 simplifies to 81s18.
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