Question

Which expression is NOT equivalent to a^3b^3

((a^2)b)((b^2)a)
(a^4)b^4−ab
((a^2b^2))/2ab
(ab)(ba)(ab)

Answer 1

A. ((a^2)b)((b^2)a)

Explanation:

A. ((a^2)b) ((b^2)a)

Open parenthesis

(a^2b)(b^2a)

a^3b^3

B. (a^4)b^4−ab

a^4b^4 - ab

C. ((a^2b^2))/2ab

(a^2b^2) / 2ab

D. (ab)(ba) (ab)

(a^2b^2)(ba)

Therefore,

a^3b^3 = ((a^2)b) ((b^2)a)