Simplify. Assume all variables are positive.x21×x23Write 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.x21×x23Write 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: Identify the equation and apply the property of exponents for multiplication, which states that when you multiply like bases, you add the exponents: xa×xb=x(a+b).
Add Exponents: Add the exponents 21 and 23.$21+23=24\)
Simplify Fraction: Simplify the fraction24 to get 2.24=2
Write Final Expression: Write the final simplified expression using the sum of the exponents. x21+23=x2
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