Question

32. The expression a^x means that a is to be used as a factor x times. Therefore, if a^x is squared, the result is

A) a^x^2
B) a^2^x
C) 2a^2^x
D) 2a^x

Answer 1

B. a^2x

Explanation:

squaring a^x gives. (a^x)²

by applying the rules of indices, ^2 multiplies x therefore making it a^2x