Solve (10×2)^7)^3: Nested Exponents Challenge

Power of Powers with Nested Exponents

Insert the corresponding expression:

((10×2)7)3= \left(\right.\left(10\times2\right)^7)^3=

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Understand the problem

Insert the corresponding expression:

((10×2)7)3= \left(\right.\left(10\times2\right)^7)^3=

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Step-by-step solution

To solve this problem, we'll simplify the expression ((10×2)7)3(\left(10 \times 2\right)^7)^3 using the rules of exponents:

  • Step 1: Identify the structure of the expression
  • Step 2: Apply the power of a power rule
  • Step 3: Verify the correctness of our answer with the provided choices

Now, let's work through each step:

Step 1: The expression ((10×2)7)3(\left(10 \times 2\right)^7)^3 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 (am)n=am×n(a^m)^n = a^{m \times n}. Applying this to the base (10×2)\left(10 \times 2\right) and the exponents 7 and 3, we have:

((10×2)7)3=(10×2)7×3(\left(10 \times 2\right)^7)^3 = \left(10 \times 2\right)^{7 \times 3}

This simplifies further to:

(10×2)21\left(10 \times 2\right)^{21}

Step 3: Now, let's verify with the given choices:
- Choice 1: (10×2)7+3\left(10 \times 2\right)^{7+3}, incorrect because it applies addition instead of multiplication of exponents.
- Choice 2: (10×2)7×3\left(10 \times 2\right)^{7 \times 3}, correct, as it correctly follows the power of a power rule.
- Choice 3: (10×2)73\left(10 \times 2\right)^{7-3}, incorrect because it subtracts exponents.
- Choice 4: (10×2)37\left(10 \times 2\right)^{\frac{3}{7}}, incorrect because it divides the exponents.

Therefore, the correct choice is Choice 2: (10×2)7×3\left(10 \times 2\right)^{7 \times 3}.

Hence, the simplified expression is (10×2)21\left(10 \times 2\right)^{21}.

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Final Answer

(10×2)7×3 \left(10\times2\right)^{7\times3}

Key Points to Remember

Essential concepts to master this topic
  • Power Rule: When raising a power to a power, multiply the exponents
  • Technique: (am)n=am×n (a^m)^n = a^{m \times n} , so 7×3=21 7 \times 3 = 21
  • Check: Verify by working backwards: (10×2)21=((10×2)7)3 (10 \times 2)^{21} = ((10 \times 2)^7)^3

Common Mistakes

Avoid these frequent errors
  • Adding exponents instead of multiplying
    Don't add the exponents like 7+3=10 7 + 3 = 10 = wrong answer! This confuses the power rule with the product rule. Always multiply the exponents when you have a power raised to another power: 7×3=21 7 \times 3 = 21 .

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FAQ

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Why do I multiply the exponents instead of adding them?

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The power of a power rule says (am)n=am×n (a^m)^n = a^{m \times n} . Think of it this way: (a7)3 (a^7)^3 means you're multiplying a7×a7×a7 a^7 \times a^7 \times a^7 , which gives you a7+7+7=a21 a^{7+7+7} = a^{21} !

What's the difference between am×an a^m \times a^n and (am)n (a^m)^n ?

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Great question! am×an=am+n a^m \times a^n = a^{m+n} (you add exponents), but (am)n=am×n (a^m)^n = a^{m \times n} (you multiply exponents). The parentheses make all the difference!

Do I need to calculate 10×2 10 \times 2 first?

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No! Keep (10×2) (10 \times 2) as one unit. The question asks for the expression, not the numerical value. Focus on applying the exponent rules correctly.

How can I remember which exponent rule to use?

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Look at the structure! If you see nested parentheses like ((something)a)b ((something)^a)^b , use the power of a power rule and multiply the exponents: a×b a \times b .

What if I see (ab)n (ab)^n instead?

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That's the power of a product rule: (ab)n=an×bn (ab)^n = a^n \times b^n . But in this problem, we have ((ab)7)3 ((ab)^7)^3 , so we use the power of a power rule first!

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