Q. 174 - Intermediate Algebra

Question

Use the Product Property for Exponents to explain$x·x=x^2$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

By Product Property for Exponents $x·x=x^2$

Step 1 Given information

Use the Product Property for Exponents to explain $x·x=x^2$

Step 2 Explanation

Here

$x·x=x^1·x^1$

By Product Property for Exponents 

$a^m·a^n=a^{m+n}$

Applying Product Property for Exponents  

$$\begin{gathered} x^1·x^1=x^{1+1} \\ =x^2 \end{gathered}$$