
Penny L.
asked 08/27/21How to simplify expressions
Use the product rule to simplify expression. Assume that variables represent nonnegative real numbers.
1 Expert Answer
Oziel T. answered 08/30/21
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I can give you an example of the product rule for how to simplify expressions
3x2(x)= 3x2+1=3x3
So in algebra, the product property says that we can add the exponents anytime we multiply two terms with the same variable
xa • xb = xa+b
I hope this helps. If you have a question about a specific problem please post it on here.
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John M.
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