the prime factorization of 12 in exponents is 2 to the second power times 3
22 x 3 = 12
you do not do anything when you add numbers with exponents. you just figure out the answer. it is only if you multiply numbers with exponents, where you add the exponents..
Fractional exponents follow the same rules as integral exponents. Integral exponents are numbers raised to an integer power.
Add the exponents
22 x 3 = 12
The GCF is 3. No exponents needed.
the prime factorization of 12 in exponents is 2 to the second power times 3
It is: 12^2 = 144
The same way you divide positive exponents like ( x^-7 ) / ( x^-12) = x^( -7 - - 12) = x^( -7+12) = x^5
22 x 3 = 12
12 = 22 x 31
12 = 2 x 2 x 3
12 2X6 2X2X3 22X31
2^2*3 = 12 2*3^2 = 18
22 x 3 = 12, the GCF
22 x 3 = 12