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Marcus thinks (x^5y^4)^6 is x^11y^10 but Nicolette says it is x^30y^24.

Explain which student solved the problem correctly.

Use the words coefficient and exponent in your answer.

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Nicolette

You need to think of it like the distributive property . Multiply the exponents by 6.
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