Simplify the Expression: 12×12² Step-by-Step Solution

Question

Simplify the following equation:

12×122= 12\times12^2=

Video Solution

Solution Steps

00:00 Simplify the following problem
00:03 Any number raised to the power of 1 is always equal to itself
00:07 Let's insert this into our exercise
00:11 According to the power laws, the multiplication of powers with an equal base (A)
00:14 equals the same base raised to the sum of the powers (N+M)
00:17 We will apply this formula to our exercise
00:21 We'll add up the powers and raise to the following power
00:25 This is the solution

Answer

121+2 12^{1+2}