Which expression is equivalent to a4⋅b2⋅a‐4⋅b4?
Mathematics · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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Given the equation:
a^4⋅b^2⋅(a‐4⋅)b^4
Solution:
Multiply first the values from the outside of the parenthesis, by also applying the laws of exponents.
= a^4⋅b^2⋅(a‐4⋅)b^4
= a^4 b^6(a - 4)
Distribute a^4 b^6 to each value inside the parenthesis.
= a^5 b^6 - 4a^4b^6
Final answer:
= a^5 b^6 - 4a^4b^6