Question

simplify. express your answer using positive exponents.
(5w^8)(5w)

Explanation:

Step1: Multiply coefficients

$5 \times 5 = 25$

Step2: Add exponents of w

$w^8 \times w^1 = w^{8+1} = w^9$

Step3: Combine results

$25 \times w^9 = 25w^9$

Answer:

$25w^9$