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Simplify the expression. (–5g5h6)2(g4h2)4




A. 25g26h20

B. –25g26h20

C. 25g15h14

User Weston Goodwin
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Answer:

B. –25g26h20

Explanation:

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Answer:

Explanation:

(–5g^5 h^6)^2 × (g^4 h^2)^4 the ^ carot symbol means raised to power X

(25 g^10 h^12) × (g^16 h^8) exponents raised to powers MULTIPLY

-5² = 25 g^5² = g^10 h^6² = h^12 do the same thing with (g^4 h^2)^4

25 g^(10+16) h^(12+8) collecting terms powers ADD

25 g^26 h^20 Which letter is the answer?

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