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

(2x^-4y^3) (3x^6y^2)

Step 1: Response area

Step 2:


Step 3: Response area

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Step 1: Write out the problem: (2x^-4y^3) (3x^6y^2)

Step 2: Multiply the coefficients: 2 * 3 = 6

Step 3: Add the exponents for x: -4 + 6 = 2

Step 4: Add the exponents for y: 3 + 2 = 5

The simplified expression is 6x^2y^5.