Below are two expressions. Simplify each and then choose the statement that is true.

Expression #1: (3x2)3x2

Expression #2: (3x3)2(x2)

A) The exponents in Expression #1 are greater than the exponents of Expression #2.
B) The exponents on Expression #2 are greater than the exponents of Expression #1.
C) The exponents of Expression #1 are the same as the exponents of Expression #2.
D) The relationship cannot be determined with the given information.

Answer :

option b is correct because:
exp1:(3*2)3*2=(6)3*2=18*2=32
exp2:(3*3)2(*2)=(9)2(*2)=(9)4=36
as 36>32 so exp2>exp1

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