Simplify the expression. (2x^5) ^4

16 x^20

Step-by-step explanation:

Simplify the following:

(2 x^5) ^4

Multiply each exponent in 2 x^5 by 4:

2^4 x^ (4*5)

4*5 = 20:

2^4 x^20

2^4 = (2^2) ^2:

(2^2) ^2 x^20

2^2 = 4:

4^2 x^20

4^2 = 16:

Answer: 16 x^20