Asked by Lynn

Is (xy)^3 the same as xy^3? Explain why or why not.
Answered by bobpursley
Nope. The x is cubed also.
Answered by Lynn
I still do not understand how they are different could you please explain it to me?
Answered by Ms. Sue
(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.

Answered by Lynn
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?
Answered by Ms. Sue
Yes. :-)

Answered by Lynn
Thanks =0)
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