:oops: Call me completely stupid but...

[swish_chick13]

I forgot how to solve a problem like such:
(4a5)2
Btw, the 5 and 2 are exponents.
Gahh, I fell like such a retard!

 

[swish_chick13]

Someone please reply! My book isn't really helping!

 

[Gene]

(4a^5)^2 = 16(a^5)(a^5)
Can you take it from there?

 

[swish_chick13]

Yes and thank you SO SO SO much, I mean like, I just didn't get it. But anyway, I think I can handle it now.

Thanks again!