Question

Use the properties of exponents to simplify the expression.
3 4·3 8?

Answer 1

6642

Explanation:

3⁴ = 3 * 3 * 3 * 3 = 81

3⁸ = 3 * 3 * 3 * 3 * 3 * 3 * 3 * 3 = 6,561

Add the totals:

• 6642

Answer 2

`\displaystyle 3^(12)`

Explanation:

Using the properties of exponents, when multiplying two exponents of the same base together you can add the powers.

`\displaystyle 3^(4) *3^(8) =3^(4+8) =3^(12)`

The expression simplifies too:

`\displaystyle 3^(12)`