If the expression 7 ^ 15 was simplified using the Power Rule of Exponents, which of the following would be an expanded equivalent expression? (1 point)

1. (7 ^ 18) ^ 3

2. (7 * 7 * 7)(7 * 7 * 7)(7 * 7 * 7)(7 * 7 * 7)(7 * 7 * 7)

3. (7 * 7 * 7 * 7 * 7) ^ 10

4.(7 ^ 10) ^ 5

1 answer

The correct expanded equivalent expression would be 3. (7 * 7 * 7 * 7 * 7) ^ 10.