What is the simplified form of the expression?
2b–6 • b12
A. 3b–72
B. 2b6
C. 2b–72
D. 3b6
C. 2b - 72
To simplify the expression 2b–6 • b12, you can multiply the coefficients together and add the exponents of the B variables.
First, multiply the coefficients: 2 • 1 = 2.
Next, add the exponents of the B variables: b^(-6) • b^(12) = b^(-6 + 12) = b^6.
So the simplified form of the expression is 2b^6.
Therefore, the correct answer is B) 2b^6.