what is the simplified form of the expression?
2b^-6 * b^12
I think its 2b^6
2 * 1 = 2
b^-6 * b^12 = b^(-6+12) = b^6
so yes, 2 b^6
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To find the simplified form of the expression 2b^(-6) * b^12, you need to apply the rules of multiplying exponential expressions. When multiplying expressions with the same base, you add the exponents.
In this case, the base is b. So, multiplying 2b^(-6) * b^12 would be:
2 * b^(-6 + 12)
Simplifying the exponent gives:
2 * b^6
Therefore, the simplified form of the expression is 2b^6.