Q. Simplify. Express your answer using positive exponents.(2s4)(5s9)
Group coefficients and powers: Group the coefficients and powers that have the same base.(2s4)(5s9) can be written as (2×5)×(s4×s9).
Multiply coefficients: Multiply the coefficients.2×5=10.
Apply product rule for exponents: Apply the product rule for exponents to combine s4 and s9. According to the product rule, when multiplying powers with the same base, you add the exponents. s4×s9=s4+9=s13.
Combine results for simplest form: Combine the results from Step 2 and Step 3 to write the expression in its simplest form.(2s4)(5s9)=10×s13=10s13.
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