Question

Simplify 5a²x(-3b²)x2c

Answer 1

The goal in simplifying numbers is to reduce it that can be best seen in the eye. In here, you are given 5a²x(-3b²)x2c. Note that 5, -3 and 2 are coefficients and a², b² and c are variables.  Multiply first the coefficients 5, -3 and 2 and you get -30. Always remember that in multiplying numbers, especially variables, the base of the exponent must be equal. However, you have variables of a², b² and, c. You cannot multiply or add them because they are different. So the answer is -30a² b²c.

Answer 2

$5a^2 \times (-3b^2) \times 2c=\boxed{\bf{-30a^2b^2c}}$