Question
Simplify the expression
3a2
Evaluate
a21×a61
Use the product rule an×am=an+m to simplify the expression
a21+61
Add the numbers
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Evaluate
21+61
Reduce fractions to a common denominator
2×33+61
Multiply the numbers
63+61
Write all numerators above the common denominator
63+1
Add the numbers
64
Cancel out the common factor 2
32
a32
Solution
3a2
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Find the roots
a=0
Evaluate
a21×a61
To find the roots of the expression,set the expression equal to 0
a21×a61=0
Find the domain
a21×a61=0,a≥0
Calculate
a21×a61=0
Multiply the terms
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Evaluate
a21×a61
Use the product rule an×am=an+m to simplify the expression
a21+61
Add the numbers
More Steps

Evaluate
21+61
Reduce fractions to a common denominator
2×33+61
Multiply the numbers
63+61
Write all numerators above the common denominator
63+1
Add the numbers
64
Cancel out the common factor 2
32
a32
a32=0
The only way a power can be 0 is when the base equals 0
a=0
Check if the solution is in the defined range
a=0,a≥0
Solution
a=0
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