Raj is simplifying (5^4)^3 using these steps:

(5^4)3 =5^4 x 5^4 x 5^4= 5^4+4+4

Although Raj is correct so far what could he have done instead to simplify the expression (5^4)^3 ?

Respuesta :

[tex](a^{x})^{y}= a^{x*y} \\ \\So, (5^{4})^{3}= 5^{4*3} = 5^{12}[/tex]

Answer:

Instead of simplifying the expression using the given steps Raj could directly apply property of exponents

[tex](5^4)^3=5^{12}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

Given raj has an expression [tex](5^4)^3[/tex] and he simplifies this using the given steps.

He can do the following steps to simplify the above expression

Consider the given expression  [tex](5^4)^3[/tex]

Using property of exponents, [tex](a^m)^n=a^{m\cdot n}[/tex]

Thus, the given expression beecomes,

[tex](5^4)^3=5^{4 \cdot 3}=5^{12}[/tex]

Thus, raj obtained the same answer only his calculation reduces,

[tex](5^4)^3=5^{12}[/tex]

Instead of simplifying the expression using the given steps Raj could directly apply property of exponents