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5. Simplify: (3x²y²1³ EC
A. 3x5y5
B. 9x5y5
C. 9x6y6
D. 27x6y6

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Answer:

D. 27x^3y^3

Explanation:

The exponent at the end that is above and outside the parenthesis of the whole thing, needs to be passed out to each piece inside the parenthesis. See image. 3^3 is 27 and a power to a power, you multiply the exponents. See image.

5. Simplify: (3x²y²1³ EC A. 3x5y5 B. 9x5y5 C. 9x6y6 D. 27x6y6-example-1
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