Simplify. Assume all variables are positive.w45⋅w49Write 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.w45⋅w49Write 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.w45×w49=w45+49.
Add Exponents: Add the exponents. 45+49=414.
Simplify Fraction: Simplify the fraction14/4. 14/4 can be simplified to 3.5 or, more appropriately for exponents, 7/2.
Write Final Answer: Write the final answer using the simplified exponent. w45×w49=w27.
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