Answer:
74
Step-by-step explanation:
 
        
             
        
        
        
500=140+40h
minus 140 both sides
360=40h
divide y 40
9=h
9 hours
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
9^8
Step-by-step explanation:
The total number of ants is
(total number of sections)(ants in each section).
let x be the total number of ants.
Substitute the given values.
x = (9^2)(9^6)
x = 9^(2+6)  <= exponent rule: when multiplying exponents with the same base, add the exponents.
x = 9^8