Simplify. Assume all variables are positive.b21⋅b23Write your answer in the form A or BA, where A and B are constants or variable expressions that have no variables in common. All exponents in your answer should be positive.______
Q. Simplify. Assume all variables are positive.b21⋅b23Write your answer in the form A or BA, where A and B are constants or variable expressions that have no variables in common. All exponents in your answer should be positive.______
Identify and Apply Property: Identify the equation and apply the product of powers property.The product of powers property states that when multiplying like bases, you add the exponents: am×an=a(m+n).b(1/2)×b(3/2)=b(1/2+3/2)
Add Exponents: Add the exponents.21+23=24
Simplify Fraction: Simplify the fraction24. 24=2
Write Final Answer: Write the final answer using the simplified exponent. b24=b2
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