Question

When 6a^2 b^3• -3a^5 b^3 multiplied, the product of the coefficients is .

Answer 1

Answer: last option

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve this problem you must apply the properties of the exponents. WHen you have two powers with equal base, you must add the exponents.

Then you have:

$(6a^{2}b^{3})(-3a^{5}b^{3})=-18a^{(2+5)}b^{(3+3)}=-18a^{7}b^{6}$

Therefore as you can see, the coefficient is -18

Answer 2

Answer:

-18

Step-by-step explanation:

Question says to multiply $6a^2 b^3$ and $-3a^5 b^3$.

to find the product of the coefficients. And select correct choice from given list:

3

-3

18

-18

Coefficient of $6a^2 b^3$ is 6

Coefficient of $-3a^5 b^3$ is -3

Then product of coefficients = (6)(-3)=-18

Hence -18 is correct choice.