Question

Which expression is equivalent to 9 + 8?

A. 3 to the power of 3 + 2 to the power of 4
B. 3 to the power of 2 + 2 to the power of 3
C. 3 to the power of 2 + 2 to the power of 3
D. 3 to the power of 3 + 2 to the power of 3

Answer 1

i think it is A

Explanation:

Answer 2

The expression that is equivalent to 9+8 is 17

In letter A, it’s 43 which is incorrect
Letter B, is 17 which is right
For Letter C is 17 as well which is right
And as for D is 35

There are two answers to pick which is either B and C. I can’t really help you on how to find the reasonable one but at least I helped you solved and eliminated the answers here