Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 7 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions - 7.3 Use Functions Involving e - 7.3 Exercises - Skill Practice - Page 496: 18

Answer

Since we are subtracting a negative, the two exponents should be added.

Work Step by Step

Simplifying the expression using the rules of exponents, we find: $$e^{6x-\left(-2x\right)}\\ e^{6x+2x} \\ e^{8x}$$
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