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What is an equivalent expression to a^3b^2x^4a

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Answer: a^4 b^2 x^4

Explanation:

The exponent "product rule" tells us you, when multiplying two powers that have the same base, you can add the exponents.

so

a^3 b^2 x^4 a^1

a^3 and a^1 have the same base of a. So, add 3 + 1 for 4

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