Question

Which expression is equivalent to the expression shown (5^3)^9 divides by 5 ^12

Answer 1

Answer:

5^15

Step-by-step explanation:

(5^3)^9

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5^12

Power to a power means multiply

5^3^9 means 5^(3*9) = 5^27

5^27

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5^12

Division with the same base means subtract the exponents

5^(27-12)

5^15