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What is the answer to 2x^3 x 3x^-2?

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Answer:

6x

Explanation:

The rule of exponents that applies is ...

(a^b)(a^c) = a^(b+c)

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(2x^3)(3x^-2) = (2)(3)(x^(3-2)) = 6x

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It can be confusing when you use x both for a variable and a math operator. There are other ways to indicate multiplication, and there are other letters you can use for a variable.

If your middle x is actually intended to be a variable, then the result is 6x².

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