A value raised by an exponent is the same as that value being multiplied by itself the number of times the exponent is.
(9m)^4 means 9m is multiplied by itself 4 times:
It can be written as: (9m)(9m)(9m)(9m)
The correct steps are:
start with

Add 1 to both sides:

The left hand side is a perfect square:

Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
A. Function before discount:
f(c)= 8.97c
This means that cost per strand of outdoor light is $8.97 and c is number of strands of outdoor light bought. Therefore to model the function g(c) after he has received a $5 discount on his purchase(total purchase)
g(c)=8.97c-5
B. cost of 6 strands of light before discount
f(c)= 8.97×6= $53.82
cost of 6 strands of light after discount
f(c)=8.97×6-5= $48.82
Answer:
22
Step-by-step explanation:
10^2-9(9)+3
100-81+3
19+3
22