Concept explainers
a)
To simplify the Sum of given monomials.
a)
Answer to Problem 37WE
The sum of the given monomials is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
We have given two monomials:
Calculation: Put plus sign in between given monomials
Simplify:
Apply exponent rule:
Simplify:
Apply exponent rule:
Therefore,
Add like terms
Therefore, the sum of the given monomials is
(b)
To simplify the product of given monomials.
(b)
Answer to Problem 37WE
The product of the monomials is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
We have given two monomials:
Calculations: Putting product sign in between given monomials
Simplify:
Apply exponent rule:
Now simplify:
Apply exponent rule:
Now product:
Now remove parenthesis:
Apply exponent rule:
Apply exponent rule:
Therefore, the product of the monomials is
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