Thread: simplify

3^2+3^1

Originally Posted by ricky j

3^2+3^1

3^2 + 3^1 = (3 * 3) + (3) = (9) + (3) = 12

If you know what exponents are, all you need to do is simplify the exponents (for example: 3^2 = 3*3 = 9) then add the terms.