How to Solve Exponents that also has a variable with it

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The discussion centers on solving exponents with variables, specifically the notation x^3x+2. Participants note that functions like x^x grow rapidly and mention related identities. There is a suggestion to improve notation for clarity, as the expression can be misinterpreted according to PEMDAS rules. Resources for understanding these types of exponents are also sought. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of proper notation in algebraic expressions.
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When one was reading some review books for engineering mathematics one has come across that kind of notation, below, and where to find books or materials that deals with these kinds of exponents, they look like this>> x^3x+2.
 
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Well from what I know functions like x^x simply grow very quickly, there are some identities related to the function.

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i know right. I didn't quite get it but after some analysis though its easy.:) also I'm not referring to higher mathematics for this one, this was pure algebra under the laws of exponent. ah thanks for the help by the way.
 
enggM said:
When one was reading some review books for engineering mathematics one has come across that kind of notation, below, and where to find books or materials that deals with these kinds of exponents, they look like this>> x^3x+2.
You might want to work on your notation. According to the PEMDAS rules, that string parses as: ##( x^3 \cdot x ) + 2##
 
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