Question

PLS SIMPLIFY b3·b^−5·b^11
A) b^9
B) b^15
C) b^19
D) b^-165

Answer 1

b^9

Explanation:

b^3·b^−5·b^11

Since the bases are the same, and we are multiplying, we can add the exponents

b^(3+-5+11)

b^9

Answer 2

a) b⁹

Explanation:

b³ • b⁻⁵ • b¹¹

add the exponents

b³ ⁺ ⁽⁻⁵⁾ ⁺ ¹¹

b⁹