The simplified expressions are 2^-2 and 60^6
How to simplify the expressions?
Expression (a)
We have:
2^3 * 2^-5
Apply the product law of indices
2^3 * 2^-5 = 2^(3 - 5)
Evaluate the difference
2^3 * 2^-5 = 2^-2
Expression (b)
We have:
(60^2)^3
Apply the power law of indices
(60^2)^3 = 60^(2 * 3)
Evaluate the product
(60^2)^3 = 60^6
Hence, the simplified expressions are 2^-2 and 60^6
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