SOLUTION: multiply and simplify (7b)^3 *(7b)^6

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Question 243231: multiply and simplify (7b)^3 *(7b)^6
Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
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When you multiply with the same base number, you must ADD exponents. In this case, the base number is (7b).

(7b)^3*(7b)^6 = (7b)^9. This can also be written 7^9*b^9.

Dr. Robert J. Rapalje, Retired
Seminole State College of Florida
Altamonte Springs Campus