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Please answer and if possible explain. I've asked this question 3 times already hence the high points.
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multiply and simplify -3x^2y^2 * y^4x3

a. -3x^5y^6

b. -3x^6y^2

c. 9x^5y^2

d. -3x ^5y^2

Answer 1

A.

Explanation:

`-3x^2y^2\cdot y^4x^3=(-3)(x^2x^3)(y^2y^4)\\\\\text{use}\ a^n\cdot a^m=a^(n+m)\\\\=(-3)(x^(2+3))(y^(2+4))\\\\=-3x^5y^6`

Answer 2

A

Explanation:

-3x²y² × y⁴x³

When multiplying, add the exponents:

-3x⁽²⁺³⁾y⁽²⁺⁴⁾

-3x⁵y⁶

Answer is A.