Question

Simplify ((–3)^2)^3.


A. (–3)^6

B. (–3)^5

C. (3)^5

D. (3)^6

Answer 1

${(( { - 3})^{2} ) }^{3} \: = \: {( - 3)}^{2 \times 3} \: = \: {( - 3)}^{6}$
Since the power is even,
${( - 3)}^{6} \: = \: {(3)}^{6}$
Therefore, the answer is D. ${3}^{6}$