Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

16q²⁰

Step-by-step explanation:

(2q⁵)⁴

2⁴ q⁽⁵*⁴⁾

16q²⁰

Answer 2

Answer:

$2^{4}q^{20}=16q^{20}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Using the laws of exponents, when raising a power to another power, you will keep the base and multiply the exponents.  In this case, there are two bases: '2' and 'q'.  2 is a number by itself, or to the power of 1 and q is at a power of 5.  Multiplying 1 x 4 = 4 and 5 x 4 = 20, giving you:

$2^{4}q^{20}=16q^{20}$