Question

Simplify -2x^3y x xy^2

A. -12x^4y^3
B. -3x^4y^3
C. -2x^4y^3
D. -2x^3y^4

Answer 1

The answer is (C) ⇒
`-2x^(4)y^(3)`

Explanation:

∵ (-2x³y) × (xy²) ⇒ add the power of same base

∴
`-2(x^(3+1))(y^(1+2))=-2x^(4)y^(3)`

∴ Answer (C)