Question

Using the formula A=lw, find the are of the rectangle
8x^3 and 6x^2
I got 48x^6

Is that correct

Answer 1

48 is right
but x^3 * x^2 = x^5

so its 48x^5

Answer 2

\[\huge x^a \times x^b = x^{a+b}\]

Answer 3

you add the powers when multiplying

Answer 4

So:

\[\huge x^3 \times x^2 = x^{??}\]

Answer 5

Thank you, I forgot to add instead of multiplying.