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Which is equivalent to (-2ab^3)(-3a^2b^5)?

Which is equivalent to (-2ab^3)(-3a^2b^5)?-example-1
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Answer: (-2ab^3)(-3a^2b^5)

Simplifying

(-2ab3)(-3a2b5)

Remove parenthesis around (-2ab3)

-2ab3(-3a2b5)

Remove parenthesis around (-3a2b5)

-2ab3 * -3a2b5

Reorder the terms for easier multiplication:

-2 * -3ab3 * a2b5

Multiply -2 * -3

6ab3 * a2b5

Multiply ab3 * a2b5

6a3b8

Step-by-step explanation: hope this helped you and have a blessed wonderful day.

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