Simplify x*x

Problem

x⋅x

Solution

1. Identify the operation as the multiplication of a variable by itself.

2. Apply the product rule for exponents, which states that am⋅an=a(m+n)

3. Add the exponents of the variables, where each x has an implicit exponent of 1

x1⋅x1=x(1+1)

4. Simplify the sum in the exponent to reach the final form.

x2

Final Answer

x⋅x=x2

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