Question

Simplify and write the answer in exponential form:
$3^2\times 3^4\times 3^8$ [2 marks]

Answer 1

$3^2\times 3^4\times 3^8$ (0.5 Marks)

= $3^{(2+4+8)}$ $[\because a^m\times a^n=a^{m+n}]$ (1 Mark)

= $3^{14}$ (0.5 Marks)