Question

how do i solve this 2^2 x 3^24

Answer 1

Actually, yolo, you don't "solve this;" you evaluate it (find the value of the expression).

PEMDAS *Order of operations rules" stipulate that you must do exponentiation before multiplication or division. So, your problem here breaks down as follows:

2^2 x 3^24 becomes [ 2^2]*[3^24]. Do the work inside the brackets [

Answer 2

first. Then multiply. Please note that "x" in algebra is a variable; it is not for indicating multiplication.

Answer 3

vague: 2^2 x 3^24
clearer: (2^2)*(3^24)

Answer 4

2^2 should be relatively easy. Your result?

Answer 5

2^2 = 4
3^24 = 282,429,536,481

Answer 6

now do i just add

Answer 7

do i add 4 + 282,429,536,481

Answer 8

We were talking about multiplication, remember? You do need to add exponents, but need to say so. Basically, this is a MULT. problem.

2^2 * 3^24 = 4 * 3^24

Answer 9

So, no, you do not add those two numbers together.

You started with 2^2 * 3^24. First you have an exponential expression to the base 2; then you have another one, this time to the base 3. If the base is 2, the powers of 2 are always even. If the base is 3, then the powers of 3 are always odd: 3, 9, 27, 81, and so on.

So, you cannot combine 4 and 3^24.

All you can do is to MULTIPLY these together

Answer 10

OK thank you

Answer 11

are you sure that is the question?? because 3^24 is a huge number, and we need a calculator to figure it out.
There are no "tricks" to do this (which makes me think there is a typo)

Answer 12

@phi
Agree! The result is of the order 10^12, which is even beyond the precision of most calculators!