Q. Simplify. Express your answer using positive exponents.4p⋅p4p9
Simplify Expression: Simplify the expression by canceling out common factors and combining the exponents.The expression 4p⋅p4p9 can be simplified by first canceling the common factor of 4p in the numerator and denominator.4p⋅p4p9=p9−2
Apply Quotient Rule: Apply the quotient rule for exponents.The quotient rule states that when dividing powers with the same base, you subtract the exponents.p9/p2=p(9−2)=p7
Ensure Positive Exponents: Ensure that the final answer has positive exponents.The final answer p7 already has a positive exponent, so no further simplification is needed.
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