Question

simplify
(ab⁸)(a⁸b⁷)

Answer 1

Just multiply the like terms.

Remember that an exponent x an exponent, you will add them up.

Answer 2

So evaluate:
\[a \times a^8\]
\[b^8\times b^7\]

Answer 3

Recall that when you multiply powers with the same base, keep the base the same and add the exponents. Because the order of multiplication doesn't matter, you might rewrite as\[(aa^8)(b^8b^7)\]

Answer 4

ab⁸ b⁵⁶

Answer 5

Couldn't read your response.

Answer 6

a⁸ b⁵⁶

Answer 7

Sorry. Can't read your response. All I see is a bunch of question marks inside black diamonds.

Answer 8

You multiplied the exponents instead of adding them.

Answer 9

Anyway, here's an example\[x^2x^5=x^{2+5}=x^7\]

Answer 10

oh...a8 b15

Answer 11

Actually a x a^8 is really a^1 x a^8. Want to check your answer?

Answer 12

so its a⁹

Answer 13

Just remember that if there is no exponent shown, it is assumed to be 1.

Answer 14

Sorry. Can't read your last response. But if you said a^9 b^15, you're right and congratulations!