Question

simplify (3a^2)(5a^6)

Answer 1

Do you know how to multiply to powers with the same base?
For example, what is

\(4^6 \times 4^{10} = \)

Answer 2

I meant "two powers"

Answer 3

16^16

Answer 4

yes i think the answer will be 15a8

Answer 5

to the 8th power

Answer 6

Yes, for your problem, answer is \(15a^8\); you add the exponents.

For my example above, you are close, but just add the exponents and leave the base the same it was.

\(4^6 \times 4^{10} = 4^{16} \)

See, the 4 stays as it is, it does not become 16.

Answer 7

thank you i understand it now

Answer 8

Great. You're welcome.