SOLUTION: Hello, Please be kind enough to help me with this question. (w^a)^b * 16(w^b)^a Thank You

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Question 253150: Hello,
Please be kind enough to help me with this question.
(w^a)^b * 16(w^b)^a
Thank You
Answer by user_dude2008(1862) About Me  (Show Source):
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(w^a)^b * 16(w^b)^a = w^(ab)*16w^(ba) = w^(ab)*16w^(ab)=16w^(ab+ab)=16w^(2ab)


Answer: (w^a)^b * 16(w^b)^a = 16w^(2ab)