Question

How do I simply a(exponent 4) • a

Answer 1

Here is your equation:

`a^(4) * a`

First simplify the exponent.

`a^(4) = a * a * a * a`

Since the power is 4, you multiply a 4 times. Don't forget about the remaining a. Add that and it becomes:

`a * a * a * a * a`

It is the same as
`a^(5)` because you're multiplying 5 a's. That's why the power is 5.

Your answer is
`a^(5)`