Question

Simplify the expression. (2x^5)^4

Answer 1

Answer:

16 x^20

Step-by-step explanation:

Simplify the following:

(2 x^5)^4

Multiply each exponent in 2 x^5 by 4:

2^4 x^(4×5)

4×5 = 20:

2^4 x^20

2^4 = (2^2)^2:

(2^2)^2 x^20

2^2 = 4:

4^2 x^20

4^2 = 16:

Answer: 16 x^20