Question

use exponents to condense the expression below.

$a\cdot a\cdot b\cdot b\cdot b\cdot b\cdot b\cdot b$

answer attempt 1 out of 2

type the base, then use the $a^b$ button or use the ^ symbol on your keyboard for the exponent.
condensed form:

Explanation:

Step1: Count a factors

There are 2 instances of $a$, so $a \cdot a = a^2$.

Step2: Count b factors

There are 6 instances of $b$, so $b \cdot b \cdot b \cdot b \cdot b \cdot b = b^6$.

Step3: Combine the terms

Multiply the condensed terms together.

Answer:

$a^2b^6$