What's the product of 3x^2y and -4xy^3

Question

What's the product of 3x²y and -4xy³

Answer 1

Hi Ayyo, the product of 3x²y times -4xy³ is:

 

Multiply the coefficients, 3 * -4, or -12

 

Add the x exponents, 2 + 1, or 3

 

Add the y exponents, 1 + 3, or 4

 

Put them together, -12x³y⁴

 

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