Examples with solutions for Power of a Power: Applying the formula

Exercise #1

Insert the corresponding expression:

(85)10= \left(8^5\right)^{10}=

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

To simplify the expression (85)10\left(8^5\right)^{10}, we'll apply the power of a power rule for exponents.

  • Step 1: Identify the given expression.
  • Step 2: Apply the power of a power rule, which states that (am)n=amn(a^m)^n = a^{m \cdot n}.
  • Step 3: Multiply the exponents to simplify the expression.

Now, let's work through each step:
Step 1: The expression given is (85)10\left(8^5\right)^{10}.
Step 2: We will use the power of a power rule: (am)n=amn(a^m)^n = a^{m \cdot n}.
Step 3: Multiply the exponents: 510=505 \cdot 10 = 50.

Thus, the expression simplifies to 8508^{50}.

The correct simplified form of the expression (85)10\left(8^5\right)^{10} is 8508^{50}, which corresponds to choice 2.

Alternative choices:

  • Choice 1: 8158^{15} is incorrect because it misapplies the exponent multiplication.
  • Choice 3: 858^5 is incorrect because it does not apply the power of a power rule.
  • Choice 4: 828^2 is incorrect and unrelated to the operation.

I am confident in the correctness of this solution.

Answer

850 8^{50}

Exercise #2

Insert the corresponding expression:

(27)5= \left(2^7\right)^5=

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Identify the given information.
  • Step 2: Apply the appropriate exponent rule.
  • Step 3: Perform the necessary calculations.

Let's work through each step:

Step 1: The given expression is (27)5 \left(2^7\right)^5 . Here, the base is 2 2 , and we have two exponents: 7 7 in the inner expression and 5 5 outside.

Step 2: We'll use the power of a power rule for exponents, which states (am)n=amn (a^m)^n = a^{m \cdot n} . This means we will multiply the exponents 7 7 and 5 5 .

Step 3: Calculating, we multiply the exponents:
7×5=35 7 \times 5 = 35

Therefore, the expression (27)5 \left(2^7\right)^5 simplifies to 235 2^{35} .

Now, let's verify with the given answer choices:

  • Choice 1: 212 2^{12} - Incorrect, as the exponents were not multiplied properly.
  • Choice 2: 22 2^2 - Incorrect, as it significantly underestimates the combined exponent value.
  • Choice 3: 235 2^{35} - Correct, matches the calculated exponent.
  • Choice 4: 257 2^{\frac{5}{7}} - Incorrect, involves incorrect fraction of exponents.

Thus, the correct choice is Choice 3: 235 2^{35} .

I am confident in the correctness of this solution as it directly applies well-established exponent rules.

Answer

235 2^{35}

Exercise #3

Insert the corresponding expression:

(166)7= \left(16^6\right)^7=

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve the expression (166)7(16^6)^7, we will use the power of a power rule for exponents. This rule states that when you raise a power to another power, you multiply the exponents. Here are the steps:

  • Identify the components: The base is 16, and the inner exponent is 6. The outer exponent is 7.
  • Apply the power of a power rule: According to the rule, (am)n=amn(a^m)^n = a^{m \cdot n}. Thus, (166)7=1667(16^6)^7 = 16^{6 \cdot 7}.
  • Multiply the exponents: Calculate the product of the exponents 6×76 \times 7. This gives us 42.
  • Rewrite the expression: Substitute the product back into the expression, giving us 164216^{42}.

Therefore, the simplified expression is 1642\mathbf{16^{42}}.

Checking against the answer choices, we find:
1. 164216^{42} is given as choice 1.
2. Other choices do not match the simplified expression.
Choice 1 is correct because it accurately reflects the application of exponent rules.

Consequently, we conclude that the correct solution is 1642\mathbf{16^{42}}.

Answer

1642 16^{42}

Exercise #4

Insert the corresponding expression:

(128)4= \left(12^8\right)^4=

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we will use the Power of a Power rule of exponents, which simplifies expressions where an exponent is raised to another power. The rule is expressed as:

(am)n=amn(a^m)^n = a^{m \cdot n}

Now, let’s apply this rule to the given problem:

(128)4(12^8)^4

Step-by-step solution:

  • Identify the base and exponents: In this case, the base is 12, with the first exponent being 8 and the second exponent being 4.
  • Apply the Power of a Power rule by multiplying the exponents: (8)(4)=32(8) \cdot (4) = 32.
  • Replace the original expression with the new exponent: (128)4=1232(12^8)^4 = 12^{32}.

Therefore, the simplified expression is 1232\mathbf{12^{32}}.

Let's compare the answer with the given choices:

  • Choice 1: 12412^4 - Incorrect, uses incorrect exponent rule.
  • Choice 2: 121212^{12} - Incorrect, uses incorrect exponent multiplication.
  • Choice 3: 12212^2 - Incorrect, unrelated solution.
  • Choice 4: 123212^{32} - Correct, matches our calculation.

Thus, the correct choice is Choice 4: 123212^{32}.

Therefore, the expression (128)4(12^8)^4 simplifies to 123212^{32}, confirming the correct choice is indeed Choice 4.

Answer

1232 12^{32}

Exercise #5

Insert the corresponding expression:

(78)9= \left(7^8\right)^9=

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we will apply the exponent rule for power of a power.

Let's go through the solution step-by-step:

  • Step 1: Identify the given expression, which is (78)9(7^8)^9.
  • Step 2: Apply the power of a power rule. This rule states that (am)n=am×n(a^m)^n = a^{m \times n}. In this case, a=7a = 7, m=8m = 8, and n=9n = 9.
  • Step 3: Calculate 8×98 \times 9, which equals 72.
  • Step 4: Rewrite the expression using the result: (78)9=772(7^8)^9 = 7^{72}.

Therefore, the simplified expression is 7727^{72}.

Looking at the answer choices, the correct choice is:

  • Choice 1: 772 7^{72}

This choice corresponds exactly with our solution. The other choices do not represent the simplified form of the original expression, making them incorrect.

Answer

772 7^{72}

Exercise #6

(35)4= (3^5)^4=

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve the exercise we use the power property:(an)m=anm (a^n)^m=a^{n\cdot m}

We use the property with our exercise and solve:

(35)4=35×4=320 (3^5)^4=3^{5\times4}=3^{20}

Answer

320 3^{20}

Exercise #7

(62)13= (6^2)^{13}=

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

We use the formula:

(an)m=an×m (a^n)^m=a^{n\times m}

Therefore, we obtain:

62×13=626 6^{2\times13}=6^{26}

Answer

626 6^{26}

Exercise #8

Insert the corresponding expression:

((15×3)10)10= \left(\right.\left(15\times3\right)^{10})^{10}=

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Identify the given expression.

  • Step 2: Apply the power of a power rule using exponent multiplication.

  • Step 3: Confirm the result against the given choices.

Now, let's work through each step:

Step 1: Identify the Given Expression.
The given expression is ((15×3)10)10 \left((15 \times 3)^{10}\right)^{10} .

Step 2: Apply the Power of a Power Rule.
According to the exponent rule, (am)n=am×n(a^m)^n = a^{m \times n}, we multiply the exponents:

  • The base is 15×315 \times 3.

  • The inner exponent is 10, and the outer exponent is 10.

  • So, we apply the rule: ((15×3)10)10=(15×3)10×10((15 \times 3)^{10})^{10} = (15 \times 3)^{10 \times 10}.

  • This simplifies to (15×3)100(15 \times 3)^{100}.

Step 3: Confirm the Result Against the Choices.
The expression simplifies to (15×3)100 (15 \times 3)^{100} .

The correct choice from the options provided is:

(15×3)100 \left(15\times3\right)^{100}

Answer

(15×3)100 \left(15\times3\right)^{100}

Exercise #9

Insert the corresponding expression:

((4×3)3)6= \left(\right.\left(4\times3\right)^3)^6=

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we'll apply the power of a power rule on the expression ((4×3)3)6((4 \times 3)^3)^6.

Here's how we proceed:

  • Step 1: Identify the expression
    The expression given is ((4×3)3)6 ((4 \times 3)^3)^6 .

  • Step 2: Apply the Power of a Power Rule
    According to the power of a power rule, (am)n=am×n(a^m)^n = a^{m \times n}.
    Therefore, ((4×3)3)6=(4×3)3×6((4 \times 3)^3)^6 = (4 \times 3)^{3 \times 6}.

  • Step 3: Calculate the Exponent Product
    Multiply the exponents: 3×6=183 \times 6 = 18.

  • Step 4: Simplify the Expression
    Thus, we have (4×3)18(4 \times 3)^{18}.

Therefore, the simplified expression is (4×3)18(4 \times 3)^{18}.

Comparing with the choices provided:

  • Choice 1: (4×3)2(4 \times 3)^2 - Incorrect.

  • Choice 2: (4×3)3(4 \times 3)^3 - Incorrect.

  • Choice 3: (4×3)18(4 \times 3)^{18} - Correct.

  • Choice 4: (4×3)3(4 \times 3)^{-3} - Incorrect.

Thus, the correct answer is: (4×3)18(4 \times 3)^{18}, which corresponds to choice 3

Answer

(4×3)18 \left(4\times3\right)^{18}

Exercise #10

Insert the corresponding expression:

((7×6)5)10= \left(\right.\left(7\times6\right)^5)^{10}=

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Analyze the given expression

  • Step 2: Apply the appropriate exponent rule

  • Step 3: Simplify to reach the final expression

Now, let's work through each step:

Step 1: Begin with the given expression, ((7×6)5)10 \left(\left(7 \times 6\right)^5\right)^{10} . Here, the inner expression (7×6) (7 \times 6) is raised to the fifth power, and this result is raised to the tenth power.

Step 2: Use the power of a power rule, which states that (am)n=am×n(a^m)^n = a^{m \times n}. Applying this rule to our expression, we identify a=(7×6)a = (7 \times 6), m=5m = 5, and n=10n = 10.

Step 3: Substitute these values into the formula:

(7×6)5×10=(7×6)50 (7 \times 6)^{5 \times 10} = (7 \times 6)^{50}

Therefore, the simplified expression is (7×6)50(7 \times 6)^{50}.

Upon comparison with the provided answer choices, choice 1 is correct:

  • Choice 1: (7×6)50(7 \times 6)^{50} - Correct, matches our simplified result.

  • Choice 2: (7×6)5(7 \times 6)^5 - Incorrect, doesn't apply exponent rule.

  • Choice 3: (7×6)2(7 \times 6)^2 - Incorrect, not relevant to problem scope.

  • Choice 4: (7×6)15(7 \times 6)^{15} - Incorrect, wrong application of formula.

Therefore, the final answer is (7×6)50 \left(7 \times 6\right)^{50} .

Answer

(7×6)50 \left(7\times6\right)^{50}

Exercise #11

Insert the corresponding expression:

((8×9)11)4= \left(\right.\left(8\times9\right)^{11})^4=

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Identify the base and the exponents in the given expression.
  • Step 2: Use the power of a power rule to simplify the expression.
  • Step 3: Verify the solution against given answer choices.

Now, let's work through each step:

Step 1: The given expression is ((8×9)11)4((8 \times 9)^{11})^4. Here, the base is 8×98 \times 9, and the original exponent of the entire base is 1111. There is an outer exponent of 44.

Step 2: Apply the power of a power rule, (am)n=amn(a^m)^n = a^{m \cdot n}.
Thus, ((8×9)11)4=(8×9)114((8 \times 9)^{11})^4 = (8 \times 9)^{11 \cdot 4}.

Step 3: Perform the multiplication of exponents:
114=4411 \cdot 4 = 44.
Therefore, ((8×9)11)4=(8×9)44((8 \times 9)^{11})^4 = (8 \times 9)^{44}.

Therefore, the solution to the problem is (8×9)44(8 \times 9)^{44}.

Now let's check the provided answer choices:

  • Choice 1: (8×9)15(8 \times 9)^{15} - Incorrect, as the operation is (11×4)(11 \times 4), not (11+4)(11 + 4).
  • Choice 2: (8×9)44(8 \times 9)^{44} - Correct, since 11×4=4411 \times 4 = 44.
  • Choice 3: (8×9)411(8 \times 9)^{\frac{4}{11}} - Incorrect, as this result is unrelated to multiplied exponents.
  • Choice 4: (8×9)7(8 \times 9)^7 - Incorrect, as there is no reason to have a resulting exponent of 77.

Therefore, the correct choice is Choice 2: (8×9)44(8 \times 9)^{44}.

Answer

(8×9)44 \left(8\times9\right)^{44}

Exercise #12

Insert the corresponding expression:

((10×7)8)6= \left(\left(10\times7\right)^8\right)^6=

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Identify the given expression.
  • Step 2: Apply the "power of a power" rule for exponents.
  • Step 3: Perform the necessary calculations to simplify the expression.

Now, let's work through each step:

Step 1: Identify the expression ((10×7)8)6\left(\left(10 \times 7\right)^8\right)^6.
Step 2: Using the "power of a power" theorem, which states (am)n=amn(a^m)^n = a^{m \cdot n}, we apply this to the expression.
Step 3: Inside our expression, a=10×7a = 10 \times 7, m=8m = 8, and n=6n = 6. Thus, ((10×7)8)6\left(\left(10 \times 7\right)^8\right)^6 becomes (10×7)8×6\left(10 \times 7\right)^{8 \times 6}.

Step 4: Calculate the new exponent: 8×6=488 \times 6 = 48. Thus, the expression simplifies to (10×7)48\left(10 \times 7\right)^{48}.

Therefore, the solution to the problem is (10×7)48\left(10 \times 7\right)^{48}.

Now, let's consider the provided answer choices:

  • Choice 1: (10×7)2\left(10\times7\right)^2 - Incorrect because this does not align with our calculation.
  • Choice 2: (10×7)14\left(10\times7\right)^{14} - Incorrect because the exponent is not calculated as 8×68 \times 6.
  • Choice 3: (10×7)24\left(10\times7\right)^{\frac{2}{4}} - Incorrect because this exponent is not what results from 8×68 \times 6.
  • Choice 4: (10×7)48\left(10\times7\right)^{48} - Correct, as it matches our simplified result.

We conclude that the correct solution is option 4.

Answer

(10×7)48 \left(10\times7\right)^{48}

Exercise #13

Solve the exercise:

(a5)7= (a^5)^7=

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

We use the formula:

(am)n=am×n (a^m)^n=a^{m\times n}

and therefore we obtain:

(a5)7=a5×7=a35 (a^5)^7=a^{5\times7}=a^{35}

Answer

a35 a^{35}

Exercise #14

(42)3+(g3)4= (4^2)^3+(g^3)^4=

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

We use the formula:

(am)n=am×n (a^m)^n=a^{m\times n}

(42)3+(g3)4=42×3+g3×4=46+g12 (4^2)^3+(g^3)^4=4^{2\times3}+g^{3\times4}=4^6+g^{12}

Answer

46+g12 4^6+g^{12}

Exercise #15

[(17)1]4= [(\frac{1}{7})^{-1}]^4=

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

We use the power property of a negative exponent:

an=1an a^{-n}=\frac{1}{a^n} We will rewrite the fraction in parentheses as a negative power:

17=71 \frac{1}{7}=7^{-1} Let's return to the problem, where we had:

((17)1)4=((71)1)4 \bigg( \big( \frac{1}{7}\big)^{-1}\bigg)^4=\big((7^{-1})^{-1} \big)^4 We continue and use the power property of an exponent raised to another exponent:

(am)n=amn (a^m)^n=a^{m\cdot n} And we apply it in the problem:

((71)1)4=(711)4=(71)4=714=74 \big((7^{-1})^{-1} \big)^4 =(7^{-1\cdot-1})^4=(7^1)^4=7^{1\cdot4}=7^4 Therefore, the correct answer is option c

Answer

74 7^4

Exercise #16

Insert the corresponding expression:

((6×5)8)4= \left(\left(6\times5\right)^{-8}\right)^{-4}=

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we will follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Apply the power of a power rule.

  • Step 2: Simplify the resulting power.

Let's work through the process:

Step 1: Apply the power of a power rule, which states that (am)n=am×n\left(a^m\right)^n = a^{m \times n}.
We have ((6×5)8)4\left(\left(6\times5\right)^{-8}\right)^{-4}. We can rewrite this using the power of a power rule:

((6×5)8)4=(6×5)8×(4)=(6×5)32 \left(\left(6\times5\right)^{-8}\right)^{-4} = \left(6\times5\right)^{-8 \times (-4)} = \left(6\times5\right)^{32}

Step 2: By calculating the exponent: 8×(4)=32-8 \times (-4) = 32, we find the final simplified expression to be (6×5)32\left(6\times5\right)^{32}.

Therefore, the expression reduces to (6×5)32\left(6\times5\right)^{32}, which matches choice 2.

Answer

(6×5)32 \left(6\times5\right)^{32}

Exercise #17

Insert the corresponding expression:

((7×2)3)2= \left(\left(7\times2\right)^3\right)^{-2}=

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve the expression ((7×2)3)2\left(\left(7 \times 2\right)^3\right)^{-2}, follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Simplify the expression inside the first parentheses. 7×2=14 7 \times 2 = 14
  • Step 2: Apply the power of a power rule. (143)2\left(14^3\right)^{-2} becomes 143×(2) 14^{3 \times (-2)}
  • Step 3: Calculate the exponent. 3×(2)=6 3 \times (-2) = -6
  • This gives us: 146 14^{-6}
  • The expression (143)2\left(14^3\right)^{-2} simplifies to (7×2)6\left(7 \times 2 \right)^{-6}.

The expression simplifies to (7×2)6\left(7 \times 2\right)^{-6}.

Now, let's match this with the given choices:

  • Choice 1: (7×2)6\left(7 \times 2\right)^{-6} - This matches our result and is the correct answer.
  • Choice 2: (7×2)23\left(7 \times 2\right)^{\frac{-2}{3}} - Incorrect, since the power of a power rule wasn’t applied correctly.
  • Choice 3: (7×2)1\left(7 \times 2\right)^{-1} - Incorrect simplification of the given problem.
  • Choice 4: (7×2)1\left(7 \times 2\right)^1 - Incorrect simplification showing misunderstanding of negative exponent rules.

Therefore, the correct answer is Choice 1: (7×2)6\left(7 \times 2\right)^{-6}.

Answer

(7×2)6 \left(7\times2\right)^{-6}

Exercise #18

Insert the corresponding expression:

((4×8)5)4= \left(\left(4\times8\right)^{-5}\right)^4=

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we need to simplify the expression ((4×8)5)4\left(\left(4 \times 8\right)^{-5}\right)^4.

We'll follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Understand the expression inside the parentheses (4×8)(4 \times 8) and calculate it.

  • Step 2: Apply the power of a power property to simplify the expression.

Step 1: Calculate the expression inside the parentheses.
We have 4×8=324 \times 8 = 32, so the expression becomes (325)4\left(32^{-5}\right)^4.

Step 2: Apply the power of a power property.
This property states that (am)n=amn(a^m)^n = a^{m \cdot n}. Here, m=5m = -5 and n=4n = 4, so:

(325)4=325×4=3220(32^{-5})^4 = 32^{-5 \times 4} = 32^{-20}.

Therefore, the simplified expression is (4×8)20\left(4 \times 8\right)^{-20}.

Hence, the correct answer choice is:

  • Choice 4: (4×8)20 \left(4\times8\right)^{-20}

All other choices result from errors in applying the exponent rules or miscalculating intermediate steps:

  • Choice 1: Misapplies the exponent rules, yielding 9-9 instead of 20-20.

  • Choice 2: Incorrectly calculates the expression, resulting in 1-1.

  • Choice 3: Incorrect fractional exponent interpretation does not apply here.

Answer

(4×8)20 \left(4\times8\right)^{-20}

Exercise #19

Insert the corresponding expression:

((9×3)4)6= \left(\left(9\times3\right)^{-4}\right)^{-6}=

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Identify the expression given: ((9×3)4)6\left(\left(9 \times 3\right)^{-4}\right)^{-6}
  • Step 2: Apply the power of a power rule
  • Step 3: Simplify the expression

Now, let's work through each step:

Step 1: The given expression is ((9×3)4)6\left(\left(9 \times 3\right)^{-4}\right)^{-6}.

Step 2: We'll apply the power of a power rule which states that (am)n=amn\left(a^m\right)^n = a^{m \cdot n}. In our case:

  • The base a a is 9×39 \times 3
  • The inner exponent m m is 4-4
  • The outer exponent n n is 6-6

By applying the formula, we get:

((9×3)4)6=(9×3)4×6 \left(\left(9 \times 3\right)^{-4}\right)^{-6} = \left(9 \times 3\right)^{-4 \times -6}

Step 3: Calculate the exponent:

4×6=24 -4 \times -6 = 24

Thus, the expression simplifies to:

(9×3)24 (9 \times 3)^{24}

Therefore, the solution to the problem is (9×3)24 \left(9 \times 3\right)^{24} .

Examining the multiple-choice options, the correct choice is:

  • Choice 2: (9×3)24 \left(9\times3\right)^{24}

Thus, Choice 2 is the correct answer, aligning with our calculated solution.

Answer

(9×3)24 \left(9\times3\right)^{24}

Exercise #20

Insert the corresponding expression:

((10×3)4)7= \left(\left(10\times3\right)^{-4}\right)^7=

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve the problem, we'll apply the exponent rule that states (am)n=am×n\left(a^m\right)^n = a^{m \times n}. Here’s how we proceed:

  • Step 1: Recognize that the expression inside is ((10×3)4)\left((10 \times 3)^{-4}\right), which is then raised to the 7th power.

  • Step 2: Use the Power of a Power Rule: (am)n=am×n\left(a^m\right)^n = a^{m \times n}.

  • Step 3: Applying this formula to our expression ((10×3)4)7\left((10 \times 3)^{-4}\right)^7, results in (10×3)4×7(10 \times 3)^{-4 \times 7}.

  • Step 4: Compute the multiplication in the exponent: 4×7=28-4 \times 7 = -28.

Therefore, ((10×3)4)7=(10×3)28\left(\left(10\times3\right)^{-4}\right)^7 = (10 \times 3)^{-28}.

Now, we need to compare our solution with the given choices:

  • Choice 1: (10×3)3 (10 \times 3)^3 .

  • Choice 2: (10×3)11 (10 \times 3)^{-11} .

  • Choice 3: (10×3)28 (10 \times 3)^{-28} .

  • Choice 4: (10×3)74 (10 \times 3)^{-\frac{7}{4}} .

The correct choice is Choice 3: (10×3)28 (10 \times 3)^{-28} , as this matches our simplified expression.

Answer

(10×3)28 \left(10\times3\right)^{-28}