Simplify (6x^-2)^2 (0.5x)^4 show your work
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Use Multiplication Distribute Property: (xy)^a = x^ay^a

6^2(x^-2)^2(0.5x)^4

Simplify 6^2 to 36

36(x^-2)^2(0.5x)^4

Use this rule: (x^a)^b = x^ab

36x^-4(0.5x)^4

Use the Negative Power Rule: x^-a = 1/x^a

36 × 1/x^4(0.5x)^4

Use the Multiplication Distributive Property: (xy)^a = x^ay^a

36 × 1/x^4 × 0.5^4x^4

Simplify 0.5^4 to 0.0625

36 × 1/x^4 × 0.0625x^4

Simplify

2.25x^4/x^4

Cancel x^4

2.25

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(b) 240

step-by-step explanation:

first, we use the pythagorean formula using the given side lengths to find x. then we use x to find the side lengths. then we add the side lengths to find the perimeter.

pythagorean theorem formula:

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

(x - 20)^2 + (x - 40)^2 = x^2

x^2 - 40x + 400 + x^2 - 80x + 1600 = x^2

x^2 -120x + 2000 = 0

(x - 100)(x - 20) = 0

x - 100 = 0 or x - 20 = 0

x = 100 or x = 20

we see that the solution x = 20 must be discarded because it will give a negative side length and a side length of 0. the only valid solution is x = 100.

perimeter = sum of the lengths of the sides

perimeter = x + x - 20 + x - 40

perimeter = 3x - 60

replace x with 100.

perimeter = 3(100) - 60

perimeter = 300 - 60

perimeter = 240