Question

Whats the simplest form of b⁴ b²?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Simplify ((b^4)^4) / ((b^2)^3).First lets simplify the numerator. ((b^4)^4). The notation is b to the fourth power, to the fourth power, which is multiplying sixteen b’s. That explains why we multiple the exponents, to get b^(16) for the numerator.Similarly we simplify the denominator by multiplying the exponents for ((b^2)^3) = b^6.Putting the simplified numerator and denominator together is (b^(16))/(b^6).The six b’s in the denominator cancel six b’s in the numerator for (b^(16))/(b^6) = b^(10). Final answer b^(10).Note, another way to view (b^(16))/(b^6) = (b^(16)) * (b^(-6)) then add the exponents to have the same answer (b^(10))

Answer 2

Answer: b^6

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