Question

Simplify (4x5y³)(-3x³y²).
O-12x³y5
Ox³y5
O-12x³y6
O-12x¹56
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Answer 1

-12x^4y^5

Explanation:

When multiplying equal bases, add the exponents.

Remember that in a simple expression such as x, the exponent is 1.

(4x5y³)(-3x³y²) = -12x^4y^5