Question

Miguel did the following math problem: 6^5 · 6^4 = 36^9.

Which of the following is a true statement?

He is correct.
He is incorrect because he should have multiplied the exponents.
He is incorrect because he multiplied the bases.
He is incorrect because he should have subtracted the exponents.


Will give medal

Answer 1

did you know 6^5 is "short-hand" for 6*6*6*6*6 ?
and 6^4 means 6*6*6*6
and 6^5 * 6^4 means 6*6*6*6*6 * 6*6*6*6
which you can simplify by using the "short-hand"
what do you get ?

Answer 2

HI!!

Answer 3

thank you