Question 308558: (3a^8)(a^6)
Found 2 solutions by Alan3354, rapaljer:
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source):
Answer by rapaljer(4671)  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! When you multiply with the same base number, you ADD exponents.
(3a^8)(a^6)= 3a^14
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Seminole State College of Florida
Altamonte Springs Campus
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