Question

simplify. express your answer using positive exponents.
8ab·3ab⁶

Explanation:

Step1: Multiply coefficients

$8 \times 3 = 24$

Step2: Multiply $a$ terms

$a^1 \times a^1 = a^{1+1} = a^2$

Step3: Multiply $b$ terms

$b^1 \times b^6 = b^{1+6} = b^7$

Step4: Combine all parts

$24 \times a^2 \times b^7 = 24a^2b^7$

Answer:

$24a^2b^7$