Am • an = am + n, where a is a real number and m and n are integers Use the product of powers property to simplify the expression - 2x3y4x2y3.

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Neveah Le

26 August, 18:13

Am • an = am + n, where a is a real number and m and n are integers Use the product of powers property to simplify the expression - 2x3y4x2y3.

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Lamont Montes · Answer 1

1. Take out the constants

- (2 x 3 x 4 x 2) xxyy^3

2. Simplify 2 x 3 x 4 x 2 to 48

-48xxyy^3

3. Use Product Rule: x^ax^b = x^a+b

-48x^1+1y^1+3

4. Simplify 1 + 1 to 2

-48x^2y^1+3

5. Simplify 1 + 3 to 4

-48x^2y^4