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The dimensions of a rectangular prism are shown in the diagram below. Write an expression that represents the volume of the rectangular prism?

The dimensions of a rectangular prism are shown in the diagram below. Write an expression-example-1
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Take into account that the volume of rectangular prism is given by:

Volume = height x length x width

in this case you have:

height = a²b

length = ab³

width = ab²

replace the previous algeraic expressions into the formula for the volume V, and simlpify by using properties of exponents:

V = (a²b)(ab³)(ab²)

V = a⁴b⁶

Hence, the expression for the volume of the given rectangular prism is a⁴b⁶

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