Question

Which of the following is the correct action to take when simplifying the expression x^2x^4 A.. . add the exponents. B.. . subtract the exponents. C.. . multiply the exponents. D.. . divide the exponents

Answer 1

x^2* x^4 = x^6

Explanation:

the correct action to take when simplifying the expression x^2x^4

To simplify the exponents we apply exponential property

a^m * a^n= a^m+n

When the exponents with same base are in addition then we add the exponents

So we add the exponents 2 and 4 that is 6

`x^2 * x^4 = x^(2+4)= x^6`

Answer 2

x^2 x^4 = x^(2 + 4) = x^6

Therefore, the correct action to take is to add the exponents.