a^2xa^14=a^x

Question

Use the Properties of exponents, state the value of x.

Answer 1

a^2 * a^14 = a^x

Recall the formula a^m * a^n = a^m+n

a^(2+14 )= a^x

The bases are equal on each side,so the exponents are also equal.

2+14 = x

x=16