Question

simplify.

\\(4u)^2\\

write your answer without parentheses.

Explanation:

Apply the power of a product rule

$$ (4u)^2 = 4^2 \cdot u^2 $$

Evaluate the numerical exponent

$$ 4^2 \cdot u^2 = 16u^2 $$

Answer:

\(16u^2\)