Question

Simplify.
a^5(a^4) = a_________

Answer 1

@mathmale

Answer 2

When you multiply exponents, you add the exponents together, but the number that's not an exponent stays the same. Try figuring it out now

Answer 3

@esshotwired: Please help Starr_DynastyT to figure it out himself / herself.

Answer 4

I just told them how to do it on their own, and if they need, more help they will ask.

Answer 5

\[a^5(a^4) = a^{5+4} = a^90\]

Since the base are same ..the exponents will add up

Answer 6

there's a tyo.. answer is a ^9

Answer 7

So i added it and it got me the answer 9

Answer 8

is that correct?..if yes from now on try to do this kind of question on yar' own

Answer 9

i rather it explained but thanks anyway @Adjax

Answer 10

exponent rule : a^m * a^n = a ^ (m + n)

Answer 11

"So i added it and it got me the answer 9" should read, "I added up the two exponents and obtained 9, so my final result is a^9."