Question

simplify. express your answer using positive exponents.
$5t \cdot 10t^8$

Explanation:

Step1: Multiply coefficients

$5 \times 10 = 50$

Step2: Add exponents of t

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

Step3: Combine results

$50 \times t^9 = 50t^9$

Answer:

$50t^9$