Question

Is x^3 + x^3 + x^3 + x^3 the same as x^(3 + 3 + 3 + 3)?

Answer 1

They both equal x^12 so I'm thinking yeah

Answer 2

no

Answer 3

no,I don't think so...

Answer 4

x^3 + x^3 + x^3 + x^3 = 4x^3

Answer 5

@UditKulka @PFEH.1999 How are they NOT the same when they equal the same? ._.

Answer 6

sorry, the first one is supposed to be multiplication, not addition. In that case, they are both x^12

Answer 7

They are not the same. No, they aren't both raise to 12.

Answer 8

Yes, they are.........

Answer 9

Ahhhh, well they are now the same. :) HAHAHA.

Answer 10

I thought it is plus.

Answer 11

>_> Can those be reduced further? I don't know how if so.
Yeah, I copied and pasted the problem but it turned it into addition. idk how

Answer 12

simplified, rather. this is my question: http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o749/whalexnuker/untitled_zps0ddf0ea7.png

Answer 13

if it is multiplication it is

Answer 14

It is what? I asked if it could be simplified any further. Can it be?

Answer 15

no it can't be simplified

Answer 16

If it could, how would I be able to tell? (I have more problems like this to solve)

Answer 17

what u would be able to tell

Answer 18

i think you are totally confused

Answer 19

Yes is the answer for the first question since it will arrive at x^12. But in the Second (addition) it will absolutely not applicable. Because that adding of exponents is only applicable in multiplication of same base. (You see they are all the same x that is why you can add all of the exponent) But in addition, if you have same term, what you can only do is to add the coefficient. Since they are all x^3 you can add them up. Arriving at 4x3. Do you understand me? Sorry for very long answer.