Applying the rules for exponents

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The discussion revolves around applying the rules for exponents to simplify the expression \((3x^2y)^8(2xy)^5\). Participants seek clarification on the correct steps to take in simplifying the expression, exploring various approaches and rules of exponents.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant initially presents a simplification of a different expression \((3x2y)^8(2xy)^3\) but later corrects their input to \((3x^2y)^8(2xy)^5\).
  • Several participants suggest using the rules of exponents, specifically: \((ab)^c = a^cb^c\), \(\left(a^b\right)^c = a^{bc}\), and \(a^b \cdot a^c = a^{b+c}\) as foundational principles for simplification.
  • Another participant expresses uncertainty about their own simplification, stating they are unsure if they did it correctly.
  • One participant provides a step-by-step breakdown of their work, arriving at the expression \(209952 {x}^{21} {y}^{13}\), but this is met with mixed responses regarding correctness.
  • Some participants emphasize the importance of posting original work for review to facilitate assistance.
  • There are concerns raised about redundancy in posting similar questions across multiple threads, which could lead to confusion and wasted effort.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the application of exponent rules, but there is no consensus on the correctness of specific simplifications or methods presented. Multiple competing views and approaches remain evident throughout the discussion.

Contextual Notes

There are limitations in the clarity of some participants' expressions and the potential for misunderstanding due to formatting issues with LaTeX. Additionally, some participants may not have fully articulated their steps, leading to uncertainty about the correctness of their solutions.

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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!
 
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.
 
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 $$$$ tags.
 
I hope this works.

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

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

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

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

Can you proceed?
 
MagicalGoose said:
$$\left({3x}^{2} y\right){}^{8}\left(2xy \right){}^{5} $$ 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
 
MarkFL said:
There are three rules for exponents you want to apply here:

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

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

$$a^b\cdot a^c=a^{b+c}\tag{3}$$[/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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$$ 209952 {x}^{21} {y}^{13} $$ This is what i did so far.
 
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MagicalGoose said:
$$ 209952 {x}^{21} {y}^{13} $$ 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
 

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