Question

When you're simplifying an expression, what do you do with the exponets?

Answer 1

post some question i can help you then

Answer 2

well
\[2^3 2^5\]
in cases like this , you add the exponents

Answer 3

Which expression represents (3x2y4)(4xy2) in simplest form?

Answer 4

12x^3y^6

Answer 5

\[(3x^2 y^4)(4xy^2)\]?

Answer 6

yes

Answer 7

then multiply two number, then add the exponent with same bases
\[3*4 x^{2+1}y^{4+2} \]
\[12 x^{3}y^{6} \]

Answer 8

so when you multiply them you always add the exponents?

Answer 9

yeh but they should hav the same base

Answer 10

only if you have same base
\[x^2 x^4=x^6\]
\[x^2 y^4=x^2 y^4\]

Answer 11

multiplication requires u to add division requires u to subtract addition required u to multiply andsubtraction requires u to simplify