Simplifying (2x^2)^3
The expression (2x^2)^3 represents a power of a product. To simplify this, we will use the following rules of exponents:
- Power of a product: (ab)^n = a^n * b^n
- Power of a power: (a^m)^n = a^(m*n)
Let's break down the simplification step by step:
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Apply the power of a product rule: (2x^2)^3 = 2^3 * (x^2)^3
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Apply the power of a power rule: 2^3 * (x^2)^3 = 2^3 * x^(2*3)
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Simplify: 2^3 * x^(2*3) = 8x^6
Therefore, the simplified form of (2x^2)^3 is 8x^6.