Simplify. Assume all variables are positive.s23⋅s21Write 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.s23⋅s21Write 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 Equation and Apply Property: Identify the equation and apply the property of exponents for multiplication.When multiplying two exponents with the same base, we add the exponents: sba×sdc=s(ba+dc)
Add Exponents: Add the exponents (23) and (21).23+21=23+1=24
Simplify Fraction: Simplify the fraction24. 24=2
Write Final Answer: Write the final answer using the simplified exponent.s24=s2
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