Joan L. answered 05/06/15
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(-3a4b3 )(-5a4b5)
Multiply like variables, multiply the coefficients, remembering that multiplying two negative numbers give a positive result.
Multiplying variables in exponential form, we add the exponents
Result (-3)(-5) =15
a4 x a4 = a8
b3 x b5 = b8
Result = 15a8b8