Question

simplify to a single power of 3: \\(3^5 \times 3^4\\) answer attempt 1 out of 2 answer: \\(3^{\square}\\) submit answer

Explanation:

Step1: Recall exponent rule

When multiplying exponents with the same base, we add the exponents: $a^m \times a^n = a^{m + n}$.

Step2: Apply the rule to $3^5 \times 3^4$

Here, $a = 3$, $m = 5$, and $n = 4$. So we add the exponents: $5 + 4 = 9$.

Answer:

$3^9$ (so the exponent is 9, fill 9 in the box)