Question

Simplify (5ab^2c)(-7ab^4c)

Answer 1

`-35a^2b^6c^2`

Explanation:

Multiply 5 and -7 = -35

a^1 times a^1 = a^2 (add exponents)

b^2 times b^4 = b^6 (add exponents)

c times c =c^2 (add exponents)

Answer 2

-35a^2b^6c^2

Explanation:

Multiply the numbers like normal and add the variables (a,b,c) exponents.