Elementary and Intermediate Algebra: Concepts & Applications (6th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Polynomials - 4.1 Exponents and Their Properties - 4.1 Exercise Set - Page 235: 27

Answer

$a^{5}b^{9}$

Work Step by Step

Using laws of exponents, the given expression, $ (a^2b^7)(a^3b^2) $, simplifies to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} a^{2+3}b^{7+2} \\\\= a^{5}b^{9} .\end{array}
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