Question

(2) Evaluate 16. 20 …….

Answer 1

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Answer:

  64

Step-by-step explanation:

  $\displaystyle16^{\frac{3}{2}} = (4^2)^{\frac{3}{2}}=4^{2\cdot\frac{3}{2}}=4^3 =\boxed{64}$

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The applicable rule of exponents is ...

  (a^b)^c = a^(bc)

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