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What is the value of ((5^2)^2)?
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Correct answer: 625
Using the rule \\((a^m)^n=a^{mn}\\), \\((5^2)^2=5^{2\times2}=5^4=625\\). Therefore, 625 is correct. The value 25 is only \\(5^2\\), before applying the outer exponent 2. Exam tip: when a power is raised to another power, multiply the exponents.
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625
Why is this the correct answer?
Using the rule \\((a^m)^n=a^{mn}\\), \\((5^2)^2=5^{2\times2}=5^4=625\\). Therefore, 625 is correct. The value 25 is only \\(5^2\\), before applying the outer exponent 2. Exam tip: when a power is raised to another power, multiply the exponents.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Mathematics question. Chapter: Number Systems. Topic: Exponents.
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