To simplify this expression, 6x^(4)*3x^(2) which would be the correct steps?

Question

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You cannot simplify this expression because these are not like terms.
• Multiply 6 x 3 for the numbers; then multiply 2 x 4 for the exponent on x.
• Multiply 6 x 3 for the numbers; then add 2 + 4 for the exponent on x.
• Add 6 + 3 for the numbers; then multiply 2 x 4 to get the exponent for x.

Answer 1

To simplify the expression 6x^(4) * 3x^(2), you would multiply the coefficients (6 * 3 = 18) and add the exponents of x (4 + 2 = 6) to get the simplified expression 18x^(6). Therefore, the correct step is: Multiply 6 x 3 for the numbers; then add 2 + 4 for the exponent on x.