Question

use one exponent to condense the expression below. then compute and/or simplify.
2ab·2ab·2ab·2ab·2ab
answer attempt 1 out of 2
type the base, then use the (a^b) button or type the ^ symbol on your keyboard for the exponent.
condensed form: (square) (a^b)

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the base and count repetitions

The expression is \(2ab \cdot 2ab \cdot 2ab \cdot 2ab \cdot 2ab\). The base being multiplied repeatedly is \(2ab\), and it is multiplied 5 times.

Step2: Apply the exponent rule for repeated multiplication

When a base \(x\) is multiplied \(n\) times, it can be written as \(x^n\). So, \(2ab\) multiplied 5 times is \((2ab)^5\).

Answer:

\(2ab\) (for the base in the condensed form, with exponent 5)