math equation need help

Question

the expression represents 3x^2y^4 4xy^2 in simplest form?

Answer 1

3x²y⁴(4xy²) = 3(4)xxxyyyyyy = 12x³y⁶

We actually multiply the coefficients but add the exponents of similar bases.

3(4)x^{2 + 1}y^{4 + 2} = 12x³y⁶

It's easy to get confused. Take it slow.

Answer 2

I believe you were saying (3x²y⁴)(4xy²)?

If so, just multiply them, you will get 12x³y⁶