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12x^4(-5/6x^3y^2)

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Question
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12x^4(- (5)/(6) x^3y^2)

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Multiply the constant: 12 x (-5/6)
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-10x^4( x^3y^2)

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Multiply the x (we add the power together when we multiply)
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-10x^7y^2

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Answer: -10x⁷y²
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