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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Simplify the expression: x7 · y3 · x8 · y2

OpenStudy (cwrw238):

x^(7+8). y^(3+2)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

What does the "^" represent ?

OpenStudy (cwrw238):

exponent x^2 = x squared

OpenStudy (cwrw238):

i assumed that x7 = x^7

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Correct, Alright so 7+8 equals 15 and y equals 5..... x^15 * y^5 ?

OpenStudy (cwrw238):

yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you ^.^ !

OpenStudy (cwrw238):

no probs

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