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What’s (-3x^5)^2 times 4x^3

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Answer:36x^13

Explanation:

We can solve this problem using the rule of exponents: (am)n = amn.

First, let's simplify the exponent on the first term:

(-3x^5)^2 = (-3x^5) × (-3x^5)

Next, let's multiply this by 4x^3:

(-3x^5)^2 × 4x^3 = (-3x^5) × (-3x^5) × 4x^3

Now, let's multiply the coefficients and combine the exponents:

(-3 × -3)x^(5 + 5 + 3) = 36x^13

Therefore, the answer is 36x^13.

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