Mrs. Nelson gave her students a task:

Start with the expression 2x^4

Add, subtract, multiply, divide, or use exponents to make a new expression that is equivalent to 16x^10.


The answers of several students are shown below. For each student, determine if they are right or wrong. Then explain why using your exponent rules.



Zoe:2x^3 + 14x^7

Right or wrong?

Why?​