SOLUTION: how do u simplify(2a to the 5th power b to the 3rd power) (7a to the 3rd power b to the 4th power)??

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Question 48136: how do u simplify(2a to the 5th power b to the 3rd power) (7a to the 3rd power b to the 4th power)??
Answer by tutorcecilia(2152) About Me  (Show Source):
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When multiplying variables raised to a power, add the power of like-terms:
%28%282a%5E5b%5E3%29%287a%5E3b%5E4%29%29
%28%2814a%5E8b%5E7%29%29