Is (xy)^3 the same as xy^3? Explain why or why not.

Answer 1

Nope. The x is cubed also.

Answer 2

I still do not understand how they are different could you please explain it to me?

Answer 3

(xy)^3
Because the xy is in parentheses, the product of x times y is cubed.

xy^3
This expression means that only the y is cubed.

Answer 4

Thank you I understand now. So(xy)3 would be the total of x and y would be cubed. As in xy3 only the y would be cubed then multiplied by x. Do I have it now?

Answer 5

Yes. :-)

Answer 6

Thanks =0)