Simplify completely- (2x*2 X*4) *3

Question

The stars are indicating that the numbers after are exponents. As I don't know how to type them on a computer.

Answer 1

(2x²·x⁴)³

 

(2x²⁺⁴)³     {[Add exponents with the same base]

 

(2x⁶)³

 

2³·(x⁶)³     [Cube both the 2 and the x⁶]

 

8x^6·3        [Multiply exponents when you raise a power to a power]

 

8x¹⁸