Q. Simplify. Express your answer using positive exponents. a9a
Identify Expression: Identify the expression to be simplified.We have the expression a9a, which means 9a divided by a.
Simplify by Dividing: Simplify the expression by dividing.Since 9a and a both contain the variable a, we can divide them by each other. When we divide like terms, we subtract the exponents.a9a=a19a1=9×a1−1=9×a0
Apply Exponent Rule: Apply the exponent rule.Any non-zero number raised to the power of 0 is 1.a0=1
Multiply Coefficient: Multiply the coefficient by the simplified variable term. 9×a0=9×1=9
Write Final Expression: Write the final simplified expression.The expression a9a simplifies to 9.
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