Question

Simplify (12xy)^2 show steps please

Answer 1

(12xy)^2

Expand:

12^2*x^2*y^2
= 144x^2*y^2

Answer 2

Remember
$(abc)^n=(a^n)(b^n)(c^n)$ so
$(12xy)^2=(12^2)(x^2)(y^2)=144x^2y^2$