To simplify this expression, 6x ^ 4 * 3x ^ 2 which would be the correct steps?
Add 6 + 3 for the numbers; then multiply 2 * 4 to get the exponent for x.
Multiply 6 * 3 for the numbers; then multiply 2 * 4 for the exponent on x.
Multiply 6 * 3 for the numbers; then add 2 + 4 for the exponent on x.
You cannot simplify this expression because these are not like terms.
The correct steps to simplify the expression 6x^4 * 3x^2 are as follows:
1. Multiply the numbers: 6 * 3 = 18.
2. Multiply the exponents: 4 + 2 = 6.
3. Write the result as 18x^6.