(2^2)^2

To simplify \((2^2)^2\), you can use the exponentiation rule \((a^m)^n = a^{m \cdot n}\).

Here, \(a = 2\), \(m = 2\), and \(n = 2\). Therefore:

\[ (2^2)^2 = 2^{2 \cdot 2} = 2^4 \]

Now, compute \(2^4\):

\[ 2^4 = 16 \]

So, \((2^2)^2 = 16\).