Question

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

Answer 1

$3^2\times 3^4\times 3^8$

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

= $3^{14}$
(1 mark)