How do you simplify (4^6)^2 ? Prealgebra Exponents, Radicals and Scientific Notation Exponents 1 Answer Shwetank Mauria Jun 8, 2016 (4^6)^2=4^12=16777216 Explanation: WE use two simple formulas here - one a^n=axxaxxaxx....xxa, where a is multiplied n times ant two (a^m)^n=a^(mn) Hence, (4^6)^2=4^(6xx2)=4^12 = 4xx4xx4xx4xx4xx4xx4xx4xx4xx4xx4xx4=16777216 Answer link Related questions How do you simplify c^3v^9c^-1c^0? How do you simplify (- 1/5)^-2 + (-2)^-2? How do you simplify 3x^(2/3) y^(3/4) (2x^(5/3) y^(1/2))^3 ? How do you simplify 4^3·4^5? How do you simplify (5^-2)^-3? How do you simplify and write (-5.3)^0 with positive exponents? How do you factor 12j^2k - 36j^6k^6 + 12j^2? How do you simplify the expression 2^5/(2^3 times 2^8)? When can I add exponents? What is the Zero Exponent Rule? See all questions in Exponents Impact of this question 4506 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License