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QuizMultiple Choice
Raising a Power to a Power
Question 10 • SRC 2022 M/J Grade 8 Pre-Algebra Q1
Mario simplified the expression as shown. Which statement explains Mario’s error?
Answer
A
He should have added the exponents instead of multiplying them.B
He should have subtracted the exponents instead of multiplying them.C
He should have applied the exponent –3 to 4, and not to z, to get .
D
He should also have applied the exponent –3 to 4 to get .