Applying the rules for exponents

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MagicalGoose
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Hi Guys and Grillz
Im not sure how these forums work, but if someone could help me real quick by explaining me how i should count this (3x2y)^8 (2xy)^3. I am sorry if i asked a dumb question or posted it in the wrong place. This is my first time doing this. :D
 
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First, simplify inside the brackets:$$(3x2y)^8(2xy)^3=(6xy)^8(2xy)^3$$Then distribute the exponent over the terms in brackets:$$(6xy)^8(2xy)^3=6^8x^8y^8\cdot2^3x^3y^3$$Evaluate the constant terms (the ones that aren't variables):$$6^8x^8y^8\cdot2^3x^3y^3=1679616x^8y^8\cdot8x^3y^3=13436928x^8y^8x^3y^3$$Now simplify the variables by adding the exponents of like terms:$$13436928x^8y^8x^3y^3=13436928x^{11}y^{11}$$. . . and that's it!
 
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greg1313 said:
First, simplify inside the brackets:$$(3x2y)^8(2xy)^3=(6xy)^8(2xy)^3$$Then distribute the exponent over the terms in brackets:$$(6xy)^8(2xy)^3=6^8x^8y^8\cdot2^3x^3y^3$$Evaluate the constant terms (the ones that aren't variables):$$6^8x^8y^8\cdot2^3x^3y^3=1679616x^8y^8\cdot8x^3y^3=13436928x^8y^8x^3y^3$$Now simplify the variables by adding the exponents of like terms:$$13436928x^8y^8x^3y^3=13436928x^{11}y^{11}$$. . . and that's it!

Thanks but i actually typed it wrong XD I should have been like this : \left({3x}^{2}y\right)^{8}\left({2}^{x}y\right)5
I wasn't sure how this site works at first so yeah, allot of bad typping was involved.

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I think i got it rigth this time.

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(3x^2y)^8(2xy)^5 OK. This is too complicated for me to type it with the sites symbols so i'll just do it like this.
 
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If you post your work we can help you identify and correct any errors that may be present.$$\text{ }$$You need to wrap your latex code in [MATH][/MATH] tags.
 
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I hope this works.

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\(\displaystyle \left({3x}^{2} y\right){}^{8}\left(2xy \right){}^{5} \) Ok this should be the right way to write it :D Thank you for telling me how to do it.
 
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\(\displaystyle \left({3x}^{2} y\right){}^{8}\left(2xy \right){}^{5} \) Guys can anyone of you tell me how i should be doing this one step by step?
 
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There are three rules for exponents you want to apply here:

[box=blue]\(\displaystyle (ab)^c=a^cb^c\tag{1}\)

\(\displaystyle \left(a^b\right)^c=a^{bc}\tag{2}\)

\(\displaystyle a^b\cdot a^c=a^{b+c}\tag{3}\)[/box]

Can you proceed?
 
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MagicalGoose said:
\(\displaystyle \left({3x}^{2} y\right){}^{8}\left(2xy \right){}^{5} \) Guys can anyone of you tell me how i should be doing this one step by step?

I didn't notice until after posting help that you posted the same question in more than one thread. We ask that you post a question only once because not only is this redundant, it can lead to duplication of effort which wastes the time of our helpers.

We also ask that threads be given a title that briefly describes the question being asked. :D
 
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MarkFL said:
There are three rules for exponents you want to apply here:

[box=blue]\(\displaystyle (ab)^c=a^cb^c\tag{1}\)

\(\displaystyle \left(a^b\right)^c=a^{bc}\tag{2}\)

\(\displaystyle a^b\cdot a^c=a^{b+c}\tag{3}\)[/box]

Can you proceed?

I tried it but i don't know if i did it right.
 
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MagicalGoose said:
I tried it but i don't know if i did it right.

Well, since you haven't posted your work, I don't know if you did it correctly either. :D
 
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\(\displaystyle 209952 {x}^{21} {y}^{13} \) This is what i did so far.
 
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MagicalGoose said:
\(\displaystyle 209952 {x}^{21} {y}^{13} \) This is what i did so far.

Yes, that's correct. (Yes)
 
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To solve the problem: (3x2y)^8 (2xy)^3, we have to use the formula i.e.
a^b.a^c=a^b+c.

=6xy^8.2xy^3
=12xy^8+3
=12xy^11
=12^11.x^11.y^11
=13436928x^11y^11
The above is the solution for the question.
 
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GeraldArgue said:
To solve the problem: (3x2y)^8 (2xy)^3, we have to use the formula i.e.
a^b.a^c=a^b+c.

=6xy^8.2xy^3
=12xy^8+3
=12xy^11
=12^11.x^11.y^11
=13436928x^11y^11
The above is the solution for the question.

Your first line should read:

=(6xy)^8(2xy)^3

However, please do not simply post in threads that have already been answered fully to rehash what has already been posted. If you have a different method to post or new insights to share, then that's great, but to simply post things that have already been posted adds no value to a thread. :D
 

FAQ: Applying the rules for exponents

What are the basic rules for exponents?

The basic rules for exponents include:

  • Adding exponents when multiplying powers with the same base: am * an = am+n
  • Subtracting exponents when dividing powers with the same base: am / an = am-n
  • Raising a power to another power: (am)n = am*n
  • Multiplying powers with the same base but different exponents: am * an = (a * a)m+n
  • Dividing powers with the same base but different exponents: am / an = (a / a)m-n

When do we use negative exponents?

Negative exponents are used when we want to express a number in its reciprocal form. For example, a-n is equivalent to 1/an. Negative exponents can also be used when simplifying expressions with exponents, as they follow the same rules as positive exponents.

How do we simplify expressions with exponents?

To simplify expressions with exponents, we can follow these steps:

  1. If there are any parentheses, use the power of a power rule to simplify them.
  2. Combine like terms by using the product of powers rule.
  3. Apply the power of a quotient rule if there are any fractions.
  4. Simplify any negative exponents by moving them to the denominator or using the power of a negative rule.
  5. If there are any zero exponents, simplify them using the rule a0 = 1.

What is the difference between exponential functions and exponential equations?

Exponential functions involve variables in the exponents, while exponential equations involve solving for a specific value of the variable. For example, 2x is an exponential function, while 2x = 64 is an exponential equation that can be solved for x.

How can we apply the rules for exponents in real-life situations?

The rules for exponents can be applied in various real-life situations, such as calculating compound interest, population growth, or radioactive decay. They can also be used in scientific notation to represent very large or small numbers in a more convenient way. Furthermore, the rules for exponents are essential in algebra and calculus, which are used in many fields of science and engineering.

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