Write (3x)(3x)(3x)(3x) as a single exponent.
Why is this (3x) to the fourth power and not (81x) to the 4th power?
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Its 3^4 because you count the times you are multiplying it.
But why don't you multiply all the 3's together?
(3x)(3x)(3x)(3x) = 81x^4
Uh well that didnt help i guess im on the wrong thing-