Asked by laura

-4x^3*2y^-2*5y^5*x^-8

simplify
Answered by bobpursley
When multiplying, exponents to like bases add.

example

x^3 * x^9 * x^-2= x^10
Answered by laura
so is the right answer -4x^-5*10y^3 ?
Answered by bobpursley
standard practice would be to put the coefficents in front...or...

-40x<sup>-5</sup>y<sup>3</sup> ?
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