multiply
6^12*6^17
would the answer be 12^5

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anonymous · Answer

$$6^{12}*6^{17}$$
$$6^{12+17}$$
$$6^{29}$$

anonymous · Answer

What kushashwa said is right. In multiplication, powers add up. In division, they subtract. Top from bottom.

anonymous · Answer

thanks unbreak ......
well u gave a good explanation

anonymous · Answer

Sorry I only meant to help him out, not steal any medal or anything else. I'm new to the site,  so I don't know what medals etc do.

anonymous · Answer

oh no problem 
@unbreak medals are given to the persons who give good answers by other people here . if u get medals ur level of maths would increase . that is u r now neophyte soon with 5-6 medals u would become lifesaver and then so on ..

anonymous · Answer

Oh ok. How do others gain medals?  like what if everyone just gave the medals to someone else, and that guy doesn't give to others.

anonymous · Answer

yes it some time happens .... but best of luck for ur future in open study

anonymous · Answer

Ah ok. Thanks for the info :D

anonymous · Answer

:D my pleasure