Math Problem Statement

simplify the expression completely (3mn2)2(2m0n)3

Solution

Let's simplify the given expression step by step:

Expression:
(3mn2)2(2m0n)3(3mn^2)^2 (2m^0n)^3

Step 1: Simplify each term separately.

  1. First term: (3mn2)2(3mn^2)^2
    Use the property of exponents (ab)c=acbc(ab)^c = a^c \cdot b^c:
    (3mn2)2=32m2(n2)2=9m2n4(3mn^2)^2 = 3^2 \cdot m^2 \cdot (n^2)^2 = 9m^2n^4

  2. Second term: (2m0n)3(2m^0n)^3

    • Simplify m0=1m^0 = 1 (anything raised to 0 is 1), so:
      2m0n=2n2m^0n = 2n
    • Apply the exponent 33:
      (2n)3=23n3=8n3(2n)^3 = 2^3 \cdot n^3 = 8n^3

Step 2: Combine the simplified terms.

Now multiply the results:
(3mn2)2(2m0n)3=(9m2n4)(8n3)(3mn^2)^2 \cdot (2m^0n)^3 = (9m^2n^4) \cdot (8n^3)

Step 3: Multiply coefficients and variables.

  1. Multiply the coefficients: 98=729 \cdot 8 = 72.
  2. Combine m2m^2 (no mm terms from the second factor):
    m2m^2
  3. Combine n4n3n^4 \cdot n^3 using the property abac=ab+ca^b \cdot a^c = a^{b+c}:
    n4+3=n7n^{4+3} = n^7

Final Result:

72m2n772m^2n^7


Let me know if you'd like a detailed breakdown of any step! 😊

Related Questions:

  1. What are the rules for simplifying exponents like (am)n(a^m)^n?
  2. Can you explain why m0=1m^0 = 1 for any m0m \neq 0?
  3. How do you multiply terms with different bases but the same exponent?
  4. Can you simplify (4x3y)2(3xy2)3(4x^3y)^2 (3xy^2)^3?
  5. How do you handle negative exponents in expressions?

Tip: Always simplify terms inside parentheses first before applying exponents!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponents
Algebra

Formulas

(ab)^c = a^c * b^c
a^b * a^c = a^(b+c)

Theorems

Exponent rules
Zero exponent rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10