X^4 x^2

Question

How can you simplify the expression?
A) add the exponents
B) subtract the exponents
C) multiply the exponents
D) divide the exponents

Answer 1

C) multiply the exponents

When multiplying two expressions with the same base, you can simplify by adding the exponents. In this case, x^4 * x^2 = x^(4+2) = x^6.