Solve Nested Powers: Evaluating ((4²)³)⁵

Question

Insert the corresponding expression:

((42)3)5= \left(\left(4^2\right)^3\right)^5=

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Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we need to simplify the expression ((42)3)5 \left(\left(4^2\right)^3\right)^5 using the rules of exponents.

Let's break down the problem step by step:

  • Step 1: Apply the power of a power rule to (42)3 (4^2)^3 , which states that (am)n=amn (a^m)^n = a^{m \cdot n} .
    Thus, (42)3=423=46(4^2)^3 = 4^{2 \cdot 3} = 4^6.
  • Step 2: Now apply the power of a power rule again to the result we obtained in Step 1: (46)5 (4^6)^5 .
    Using the rule again, this becomes (46)5=465=430 (4^6)^5 = 4^{6 \cdot 5} = 4^{30} .

Therefore, the simplified expression is 430 4^{30} .

Let's verify against given choices:

  • Choice 1: 430 4^{30} - This is correct.
  • Choice 2: 425 4^{25} - Incorrect, results from missing a power multiplication.
  • Choice 3: 410 4^{10} - Incorrect, results from only one power application.
  • Choice 4: 416 4^{16} - Incorrect, possibly confusing the base calculation.

Thus, the correct answer is indeed 430 4^{30} .

Answer

430 4^{30}