Is this equation correct: (x y)3 = x y3 ? Explain why. If it is correct, how can you prove this? If it is incorrect, what should be done to make it right?

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Is this equation correct: (x y)3 = x y3 ?  Explain why. If it is correct, how can you prove this? If it is incorrect, what should be done to make it right?

anonymous · Answer

loco85
Is this equation correct: (x y)3 = x y3 ?  Explain why. If it is correct, how can you prove this? If it is incorrect, what should be done to make it right?

anonymous · Answer

amistre64
Is this equation correct: (x y)3 = x y3 ?  Explain why. If it is correct, how can you prove this? If it is incorrect, what should be done to make it right?

anonymous · Answer

I ssume you mean $$(xy)^3 = xy^3$$ 
no, this is not correct, you must cube both terms, thus:

$$(xy)^3 = x^3timesy^3$$

anonymous · Answer

thanks guyc i appreciate it