Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Rule of exponents
, 
=> 
=> 
Combining same bases
=> 
When bases are same , powers are to be added
=> 
=> 
=> 
=> 
=> 9
Answer:
1.49 x
hours
Step-by-step explanation:
1 day=24hours
1 year=365 days
365days=24 x 365=8760hours
17 years
= 8760hours x 17
=148920hours
=1.4892 x
= 1.49 x
hours