Question

Simplify.
(2a^3b^-2)(-4a^2b^4)

Answer 1

\[-8 a^5 b^2 \]

Answer 2

oh so you add exponents even if its a negative?

Answer 3

in the same parenthesis i mean

Answer 4

Nope, since the exponent is negative, we will write it as,
\[2a^3(\frac{1}{b^2} )(-4a^2b)\]

Answer 5

oh so then would the answer still be -8a^5b^2?

Answer 6

Yes