Did you notice that we can simply multiply the exponents when raising a power to a power? This method is called the POWER RULE.

(x^m) =x^m*n

YOUR TURN:
Use the power rule to simplify
(a^4)^6

Which expression gives you the distance between the points (5,1)and(9,-6)

Which exponential function has an initial value of 2? f(x) = 2(3x) f(x) = 3(2x)

The numbers on a football field indicate 10 yard increments. you walk around the perimeter of a football field between the pylons. you walk a distance of 30623 yards. find the area and perimeter of the indicated regions. write your answers as mixed numbers, if necessary. a. one end zone: perimeter: yd area: yd2 b. the playing field (not including end zones): perimeter: yd area: yd2 c. the playing field (including end zones): perimeter: yd area: yd2