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Question 500116: how do you multiply with exponents
Answer by Flannery(124) About Me  (Show Source):
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THE PRODUCT RULE OF EXPONENTS
x to the m times x to the n equals x to the m+n
NOTICE THAT
The product rule of exponents only applies to exponential expressions with the same base. x^2*x^4=x^6 but x^2*y^4 cannot be further simplified.
When working with numerical bases, evaluate the exponent before doing the multiplication.
Source: Gustafson&Frisk's "Intermediate Algebra"