Question

Simplify a^2 x b x b^4 x b

Answer 1

`a^2b^(6)`

Explanation:

`a^2 * b * b^4 * b`

If there are no exponents written, then the exponent is 1.

`a^2 * b^1 * b^4 * b^1`

When multiplying two powers that have the same base, you can add the exponents.

`a^2 * b^(1+4+1)`

`a^2 * b^(6)`

Answer 2

`{a}^(2) {b}^(6) \\`

solution

`{a}^(2) * b * {b}^(4) * b \\ = {a}^(2) * {b}^(1 + 4 + 1) \\ = {a}^(2) {b}^(6)`

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