Question 11 • CMS 2026-2027 NC Math 1 CREDIT RECOVERY
First, use the zero-exponent rule: e⁰ = 1, so (−6e⁰)² = (−6)² = 36. Then multiply 5e² by 36 to get 180e². The simplified form is 180 e squared, choice B.
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