Question 1 Is the expression x^3• x^3•x^3 equivalent to x^3•3•3 ? Why or why not? Explain your reasoning.

Conrad C asked Aug 1, 2022

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Question 1

Is the expression x^3• x^3•x^3 equivalent to x^3•3•3 ? Why or why not? Explain your reasoning.

Conrad C asked Aug 1, 2022

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Answer:

Explanation:

x^3• x^3•x^3

We add the exponents

x^(3+3+3) = x^9

x^3•3•3 x^3 *9

9x^3

These are not equal unless

x^9 = 9x^3

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