Question

simplify.

(26 \cdot 26^{8})

enter your answer as a number to a power, using the ^ symbol to indicate an exponent. for example, to enter (42^{53}), type it like this: 42^53

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the exponent of the first term

$$26 = 26^1$$

Step2: Apply the product rule of exponents

$$26^1 \cdot 26^8 = 26^{1 + 8} = 26^9$$

Answer:

\(26^9\)