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Write the expression as a monomial in its standard form: 8p^15 x (–p)^4 PLEASE ANSWER ASAP!!! Thank you!

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Answer:

8 p^ (19)

Explanation:

8p^15 x (–p)^4

Since this is even, a negative number to an even power is the same as the positive number to the even power

8p^15 x (p)^4

We know a^b * a ^ c = a^ (b+c)

8 p^(15+4)

8 p^ (19)

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