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Simplify. Assume all variables are positive.\newlineb12b32b^{\frac{1}{2}} \cdot b^{\frac{3}{2}}\newlineWrite your answer in the form AA or AB\frac{A}{B}, where AA and BB are constants or variable expressions that have no variables in common. All exponents in your answer should be positive.\newline______

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Q. Simplify. Assume all variables are positive.\newlineb12b32b^{\frac{1}{2}} \cdot b^{\frac{3}{2}}\newlineWrite your answer in the form AA or AB\frac{A}{B}, where AA and BB are constants or variable expressions that have no variables in common. All exponents in your answer should be positive.\newline______
  1. Identify and Apply Property: Identify the equation and apply the product of powers property.\newlineThe product of powers property states that when multiplying like bases, you add the exponents: am×an=a(m+n)a^m \times a^n = a^{(m+n)}.\newlineb(1/2)×b(3/2)=b(1/2+3/2)b^{(1/2)} \times b^{(3/2)} = b^{(1/2 + 3/2)}
  2. Add Exponents: Add the exponents.\newline12+32=42\frac{1}{2} + \frac{3}{2} = \frac{4}{2}
  3. Simplify Fraction: Simplify the fraction 42\frac{4}{2}. 42=2\frac{4}{2} = 2
  4. Write Final Answer: Write the final answer using the simplified exponent. b42=b2b^{\frac{4}{2}} = b^2

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