Simplify. Assume all variables are positive.x54×x514Write 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.x54×x514Write 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.x54×x514=x54+514.
Add Exponents: Add the exponents.54+514=5(4+14).
Perform Addition: Perform the addition.(4+14)/5=18/5.
Write Final Expression: Write the final expression using the sum of the exponents. x54×x514=x518.
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