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the exponent on \\(b\\) when \\(b^3\\) is multiplied by \\(b^3\\) is

Question

the exponent on \\(b\\) when \\(b^3\\) is multiplied by \\(b^3\\) is

Explanation:

Set up the multiplication expression

$$ b^3 \cdot b^3 $$

Apply the product rule of exponents

$$ b^3 \cdot b^3 = b^{3 + 3} = b^6 $$

Identify the exponent on the base

$$ \text{Exponent} = 6 $$

Answer:

The exponent on \(b\) when \(b^3\) is multiplied by \(b^3\) is <blank>6</blank>.