Question

use the distributive property to remove the parentheses.

\\4b^9(6b + 8b^8)\\

simplify your answer as much as possible.

Explanation:

Apply the distributive property

Using the Monomial Multiplication knowledge point

$$ 4b^9(6b + 8b^8) = (4b^9 \cdot 6b) + (4b^9 \cdot 8b^8) $$

Simplify each term

Using the Exponent Rules knowledge point

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Combine the simplified terms

$$ 24b^{10} + 32b^{17} $$

Answer:

Use the distributive property to remove the parentheses.
\(4b^9(6b + 8b^8)\)
Simplify your answer as much as possible.
<blank>\(24b^{10} + 32b^{17}\)</blank>