Question

Explain why the exponents cannot be added in the product 12^3 x
11^3.

Answer 1

Because the bases (12 and 11) are different.

Explanation:

You can only add exponents when the bases are the same.

Answer 2

see explanation

Explanation:

The exponents can only be added if the bases are the same

Here one base is 12 and the other is 11

So the rule of addition is not applicable.