Question

(30 points)

There are (3^6)^2 ⋅ 3^0 candies in a store. What is the total number of candies in the store?

3^3
3^4
3^8
3^12

Answer 1

(3^6)^2 * 3^0

An integer with an exponent of 0 will always be 1

(3^6)^2 * 1

Always start with parentheses

(729)^2 * 1

Simplify

531441

Convert

3^12 = 531441

Your answer will be 3^12

Answer 2

Hi,

The equation: (3^6)^2 x (3^0)

Multiply:

=(729^2)(3^0)

=531441 (3^0)

Simplify:

=(531441) (1)

Multiply again:

=531441 or D. (3^12)

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