Q. Simplify. Express your answer using positive exponents.(9p5)(5p8)_____________
Identify components: Identify the components of the expression that can be combined.We have two parts to this expression: the coefficients (9 and 5) and the powers of p (p5 and p8). We can multiply the coefficients together and add the exponents of the powers of p since they have the same base.
Multiply coefficients: Multiply the coefficients.Calculate 9 multiplied by 5.9×5=45
Combine powers of p: Combine the powers of p.When multiplying powers with the same base, add the exponents.p5×p8=p(5+8)=p13
Write in simplest form: Write the expression in its simplest form.Combine the results from Step 2 and Step 3.(9p5)(5p8)=45⋅p13
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