Question

Which expression would you multiply the exponents?

A. 3^3/3^2
B. (3^3)^2
C. 3^3 + 3^2
D. 3^3 * 3^2

Answer 1

You would multiply the exponents in the expression:

**B. (3^3)^2**

In this case, when raising a power to another power, you multiply the exponents:

\[
(3^3)^2 = 3^{3 \cdot 2} = 3^6
\]

The other options involve different operations:

- **A. 3^3/3^2** involves division, which results in subtracting the exponents.
- **C. 3^3 + 3^2** involves addition and does not involve exponents multiplying.
- **D. 3^3 * 3^2** involves multiplication, which results in adding the exponents.

So, the correct answer is **B. (3^3)^2**.