Question

Simplify each expression. Leave no negative or zero exponents (MCC.8.EE.1) 5m6•2m8

Answer 1

10m^14

Explanation:

The rule of exponents applicable here is ...

... (a^b)·(a^c) = a^(b+c)

Then ...

... (5m^6)·(2m^8) = (5·2)·(m^(6+8)) = 10m^14