Question

simplify. express your answer using positive exponents.\\(2m\cdot 5m^{4}\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Group constants and variables

$(2 \times 5) \times (m \times m^4)$

Step2: Multiply the constants

$10 \times (m \times m^4)$

Step3: Add exponents of like bases

Recall $m = m^1$, so $m^1 \times m^4 = m^{1+4} = m^5$
$10 \times m^5$

Answer:

$10m^5$