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Why does 3^4 x 3^6 simplify to 3^10 instead of 9^10

User Effect
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Answer:

3^10

Explanation:

you add the powers and not times the whole thing

User Mluerig
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Answer:

3^10

Explanation:

Because the rules of index

3^4 = 3*3*3*3

3^6 = 3*3*3*3*3*3

(3^4)(3^6)=

3*3*3*3*3*3*3*3*3*3 = 3^10

User Mohamed Sayed
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