Given that a^b = x, evaluate the following: a^b+2---> (the 2 is added to the b in the exponent so the 2 is also an added exponent next to the b)

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Allen Henderson

3 June, 14:42

Given that a^b = x, evaluate the following: a^b+2---> (the 2 is added to the b in the exponent so the 2 is also an added exponent next to the b)

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Andreas Schaefer · Answer 1

x * a^2

Step-by-step explanation:

a^b = x

Remember that when we add exponents, we multiply the bases

x^2 * x*4 = x^ (2+4)

We want a^ (b+2) so that means a^b * a^2

We need to multiply both side by a^2

a^b * a^2 = x * a^2

a^ (b+2) = x * a^2