Question

Choose an equivalent expression for 12^3 • 12^9 • 12^4 • 12^2. A. 124 B. 1218 C. 1235 D. 12216

Answer 1

`\text{Hi there! :)}`

`\large\boxed{= 12^(18) }`

`12^(3) * 12^(9) * 12^(4)* 12^(2)`

`\text{ Use the exponent multiplication rule.}\\`

`\text{When multiplying, add the exponents:}`

`12^(3 + 9 + 4 + 2)`

`\text{Simplify:}`

`= 12^(18)`