12^-5x12^6 soo will i have 2 as the finale exponent or 12 which one
To simplify the expression 12^(-5) * 12^6, we can use the rule of exponentiation which states that when multiplying two exponential expressions with the same base, we add the exponents.
Thus, 12^(-5) * 12^6 can be rewritten as 12^(-5 + 6) = 12^1 = 12.
Therefore, the final exponent is 1, and the answer is 12.
no no u gotta use the the product rule of integer exponents to find the numerical equivalent
Apologies for the confusion. To simplify the expression 12^(-5) * 12^6 using the product rule of integer exponents, we can add the exponents and keep the base (12) the same.
12^(-5) * 12^6 = 12^(-5 + 6) = 12^1 = 12.
So, the final exponent is 1, and the answer is 12.
no no i ment to put a seven insted of 6
Apologies for the misunderstanding. Let's reevaluate the expression 12^(-5) * 12^7.
Using the product rule of integer exponents, we add the exponents and keep the base (12) the same.
12^(-5) * 12^7 = 12^(-5 + 7) = 12^2 = 144.
So, the final exponent is 2, and the answer is 144.
u postive i dont turn 5 postive or leave it negative
Apologies for the confusion. You are correct. Let's reevaluate the expression 12^(-5) * 12^7 using the product rule of integer exponents while keeping the exponents negative.
12^(-5) * 12^7 = 12^(-5 + 7) = 12^2 = 144.
So, the final exponent is 2, and the answer is 144.