Question

Write the product in its simplest form:

7x^6 y^3 • (-7y^2)

Please explain this to me when you answer it

Answer 1

Explanation:

7x6y².y.(-7y²)

7y²[x6y-1]

Answer 2

-49x^6y^5

Explanation:

multiply the like terms (7y^3 and -7y^2)

7*-7 = -49

y^3+2 = y^5

combine the terms

-49x^6y^5