Question

Simplify the expression (–2a) (-7a^4). Please show steps

Answer 1

(2•7a5)

Explanation:

Step 1 :

Equation at the end of step 1 :

-2a • (0 - 7a4)

Step 2 :

Multiplying exponential expressions :

2.1 a1 multiplied by a4 = a(1 + 4) = a5