Question

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

Answer 1

p = 6

Explanation:

`(x^(2))(x^(2))^(2)`

`(x^(2)) ^(2)` is
`x^(2*2)`

The equation is now
`(x^(2) )(x^(4))`

add the two exponents together 2 + 4

the final answer is
`x^(6)`