We are asked to evaluate (22×7)2÷72. First, we evaluate 22: 22=2×2=4. Now we have (4×7)2÷72. Next, we evaluate 4×7: 4×7=28. Now we have (28)2÷72. Next, we evaluate 282 and 72: 282=28×28=784. 72=7×7=49. Now we have 784÷49. Finally, we divide 784 by 49:
784÷49=16. Alternatively, we can use the property (ab)n=anbn and (a/b)n=an/bn. (22×7)2÷72=(22)2×72÷72=22×2×72÷72=24×72÷72. Since 72÷72=1, we have 24×1=24. 24=2×2×2×2=16.