Simplification of Algebraic Exponential Expressions
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$$(2ab^4)^2(ab)^5$$
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In this problem, we need to simplify the expression: open parenthesis, two, a, b to the fourth power, close parenthesis squared, multiplied by, open parenthesis, a, b, close parenthesis to the fifth power.
Simplifying Expressions with Exponents
Let's write down the expression and recall the Power of a Product rule. This rule states that when you have a product raised to a power, you apply that power to each factor inside the parentheses.
Applying this to the first part, we square the two, the a, and the b to the fourth power. For the second part, we raise both a and b to the fifth power.
Now, let's simplify individual terms. Two squared is four. For the power of a power, like b to the fourth squared, we multiply the exponents to get b to the eighth.
Next, we group the like terms together: the constants, the a terms, and the b terms.
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