Question

HELP!!
my mind is a blank
(a^2b^4)(3ab^2)

Answer 1

\(\Large (a^2b^4)(3ab^2)\) right?

It's just all a product, so you'll combine the same bases using the rules of exponents. Just remember that
\(\Large x^m x^n=x^{m+n}\)

Answer 2

And if you ever have trouble remembering that rule, just ask yourself "what does \(\Large x^m x^n\) really mean??

It means take x and line it up m times, and then next to that take x and line it up n times.... so what do you end up with? the product of x taken m+n times. :)

Answer 3

yes

Answer 4

ohhh thanks so much @DebbieG

Answer 5

You're welcome. :)