Simplify the expression and write your answer in the form of a single power. The simplified expression is _________.
Answer & Analysis
Analysis
Question Analysis
This problem assesses the understanding of the properties of rational exponents, specifically the multiplication of powers with the same base and the power of a product.
Key Concept Explanation
When multiplying powers with the same base, add the exponents: . When raising a product to a power, raise each factor to that power: .
Step-by-step Solution
1. Simplify inside the parentheses: and
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