Below are two expressions. Simplify each and then choose the statement that is true.

Expression #1: (3x2) 3x2

Expression #2: (3x3) 2 (x2)

A) The exponents in Expression #1 are greater than the exponents of Expression #2.

B) The exponents on Expression #2 are greater than the exponents of Expression #1.

C) The exponents of Expression #1 are the same as the exponents of Expression #2.

D) The relationship cannot be determined with the given information.

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24 March, 21:23

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Dale Murillo · Answer 1

Option b is correct because:

exp1: (3*2) 3*2 = (6) 3*2=18*2=32

exp2: (3*3) 2 (*2) = (9) 2 (*2) = (9) 4=36

as 36>32 so exp2>exp1