Question

A square has a side length of 2x^4 centimeters. Represent the area of the square using exponents.

Answer 1

4x⁸

Explanation:

To square 2x⁴, write it as (2x⁴)². By following exponent rules, you should know that you have to multiply the exponents. Therefore your answer would be 4x⁸ because the exponent also needs to apply to the coefficient.