How does (x^3)^3 = x^6 ?

It does not, unless or

If you remember how to raise a power to a given power you remember to multiply the exponents (or, if you don't, apply the definition of

At this point you're being asked if and the only two numbers for which this is true are 0 and 1 (side note: if the left hand side was an even function also was a possible candidate, but alas 9 is odd).

answer: i think (4,32 ) might possibly be one but check just in case