Question

Find the LCM of 11a^3c 4b^4 b^2c^2 who wants to up there score and help the needy?

Answer 1

What's the LCM of 11 and 4

Answer 2

thats It? 44 so what about the variables thats my trouble

Answer 3

44 is the coefficient of the LCM, so you're on the right track

Answer 4

the unique variables are what

Answer 5

in other words, which letters are being used for the variables?

Answer 6

3 4 2 and 2 yes the answer has abc but im stuck on the degree of each

Answer 7

the largest exponent for 'a' is 3
the largest exponent for 'b' is 4
the largest exponent for 'c' is 2

So the variable part of the LCM is a^3b^4c^2

Answer 8

put it with the coefficient and you get this final answer

LCM = 44a^3b^4c^2

Answer 9

I feel dumb.. its that easy?

Answer 10

you're not dumb and yes, its that easy