How do you simplify the following: (3^2)^3

To simplify this you use the following rule:
(a^m)^n = a^mn
The a represents the base number, the m represents the power inside the bracket, and the n represents the power outside the bracket.
Therefore (3^2)^3 = 3^(2x3) = 3^6

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