Question

Which expression or expressions have the same value as 12^2?

Answer 1

Answer: 6*4 or 8*3

Step-by-step explanation:

12^2=24

Answer 2

Find the prime factors of 12
12 = 2²*3

you can multiply those factors however you want before raising them to power and you'll always end up with the same result

(2² * 3)² = 12² = 144

(3*2)² * 2² = 6² * 4 = 144

(2²)² * 3² = 16 * 9 = 144