Q. Simplify. Express your answer using positive exponents. (4a6)(a5)8a7
Simplify Coefficients: Simplify the coefficients (numerical parts) of the expression.We divide the coefficient in the numerator by the coefficient in the denominator.48=2
Apply Quotient Rule: Apply the quotient rule for exponents to simplify the variables.The quotient rule states that when we divide powers with the same base, we subtract the exponents.a7/a6=a7−6=a1=a
Multiply by a5: Multiply the result from Step 2 by the remaining term a5. Since we are multiplying powers with the same base, we add the exponents. a×a5=a1+5=a6
Combine Results: Combine the results from Step 1 and Step 3 to get the final simplified expression.2×a6=2a6
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