Find the product. Simplify your answer.

Question

(
–
8y)(
–
7y4)

Answer 1

To find the product of \((-8y)\) and \((-7y^4)\), we can follow these steps:

1. Multiply the coefficients: \(-8\) and \(-7\).
2. Multiply the variable parts: \(y\) and \(y^4\).

Let's calculate it step by step:

1. Multiply the coefficients: \[ -8 \times -7 = 56 \]

2. Multiply the variable parts: \[ y \times y^4 = y^{1+4} = y^5 \]

Now combine the results: \[ (-8y) \times (-7y^4) = 56y^5 \]

Thus, the simplified product is: \[ \boxed{56y^5} \]