The expression (x^ 12)(x^25)^2 is equivalent to X^p. What is the value of p?

Keith Beard asked Feb 20, 2022

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Answer:

p = 62

Explanation:

(x^25)^2 = x^(25*2) = x^50. Then we have:

(x^12)(x^50) = x^(12 + 50) = x^62

Therefore, p = 62

Jaeeun Lee answered Feb 25, 2022

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