Question

What is the product (3a^2b^7) (5a^3 b^8)

Answer 1

Explanation:

FIRST multiply the coefficients together:

15a^2*b^7*a^3*b^8

Add up the exponents of the "a" terms:

15*a^(2 + 3), and, finally, add up the exponents of the "b" terms:

15*a^5*b^15