Question

Simplify. (-2a^7y^4)(4ay^2)

Answer 1

Answer:

$-8a^8y^6$

Step-by-step explanation:

Lesson : Simplifying:

Given:

$(-2a^7y^4)(4ay^2)$

"Simplifying"

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$(-2a^7y^4)(4ay^2)$

Remove the parenthesis

$-2a^7y^4\cdot \:4ay^2$

Multiply the numbers

$-8a^7ay^4y^2$

Apply the exponent rule

$-8y^4a^{7+1}y^2$

Add the numbers

$-8y^4a^8y^2$

Apply the exponent rule once again

$-8a^8y^{4+2}$

Add the numbers once again

$-8a^8y^6$