Question

Place the steps used to simplify the following problem in order.

(2x−4y3)2(3x6y2)
Step 1: Response area

Step 2: Response area

Step 3: Response area


The option "4 x to the negative 8 power times y to the 6th power times 3 x to the 6th power y squared" (1 of 8)

The option "4 x to the negative 2 power times y to the 5th power times 3 x to the 6th power y squared" (2 of 8)

The option "12 x to the negative 48 power y to the 12th power" (3 of 8)

The option "12 x to the negative 12 power y to the 10th power" (4 of 8)

The option "12 x to the negative 2 power y to the 8th power" (5 of 8)

Answer 1

Step 1: Begin by simplifying the exponents within the parentheses, using the power rule for exponents.

Step 2: Next, simplify the exponents outside of the parentheses, again using the power rule for exponents.

Step 3: Finally, combine any like terms that may be present in the expression.