Simplify. Assume all variables are positive.u58⋅u512Write 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.u58⋅u512Write 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: am×an=am+n.u58×u512=u58+512.
Add Exponents: Add the exponents.58+512=5(8+12)=520.
Simplify Fraction: Simplify the fraction20/5. 20/5=4.
Write Final Answer: Write the final answer using the simplified exponent. u520=u4.
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