Simplifying Expressions with Exponents
This article will explore the simplification of the expression (m^4n^6)^4(m^3n^2p^5)^6. We will use the rules of exponents to arrive at a simplified form.
Rules of Exponents
To simplify this expression, we need to recall a few important rules of exponents:
- Product of Powers: x^m * x^n = x^(m+n)
- Power of a Power: (x^m)^n = x^(m*n)
Simplifying the Expression
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Apply the Power of a Power Rule:
- (m^4n^6)^4 = m^(44)n^(64) = m^16n^24
- (m^3n^2p^5)^6 = m^(36)n^(26)p^(5*6) = m^18n^12p^30
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Apply the Product of Powers Rule:
- m^16n^24 * m^18n^12p^30 = m^(16+18)n^(24+12)p^30 = m^34n^36p^30
Final Answer
Therefore, the simplified form of the expression (m^4n^6)^4(m^3n^2p^5)^6 is m^34n^36p^30.