Question

use one exponent to condense the expression below. then compute and/or simplify.

$xy \cdot xy \cdot xy \cdot xy$

answer attempt 1 out of 2

type the base, then use the $a^b$ button or type the ^ symbol on your keyboard for the exponent.
condensed form:
answer:

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the base and count factors

The expression is \( xy \cdot xy \cdot xy \cdot xy \). The base is \( xy \), and there are 4 factors of \( xy \).

Step2: Apply the exponent rule

Using the rule \( a \cdot a \cdot \dots \cdot a \) (n times) \( = a^n \), we get \( (xy)^4 \).

Step3: Simplify (if needed)

Since \( (xy)^4 = x^4y^4 \), but the condensed form with one exponent for the base \( xy \) is \( (xy)^4 \).

Answer:

Condensed Form: \((xy)\) \(^4\)