Why isn' t 6 to the third power equal to 3 to the sixth power?

Answer 1

63 = (2x3)3 = 23 x 33

36 = 33+3 = 33 x 33

As 2 ≠ 3 then 23 ≠ 33

⇒ 63 = 23 x 33 ≠ 33 x 33 = 36

⇒ 63 ≠ 36