Insert the corresponding expression:
Insert the corresponding expression:
To solve this problem, we'll simplify the expression using the rules of exponents:
Now, let's work through each step:
Step 1: The expression involves two operations: the multiplication inside the parentheses and the power raised to another power outside.
Step 2: We use the power of a power rule . Applying this to the base and the exponents 7 and 3, we have:
This simplifies further to:
Step 3: Now, let's verify with the given choices:
- Choice 1: , incorrect because it applies addition instead of multiplication of exponents.
- Choice 2: , correct, as it correctly follows the power of a power rule.
- Choice 3: , incorrect because it subtracts exponents.
- Choice 4: , incorrect because it divides the exponents.
Therefore, the correct choice is Choice 2: .
Hence, the simplified expression is .