Question

How do I simplify and find the product of `5d^2r and 3d xx 4d^3`?

Answer 1

Add the indices of any like bases.

Explanation:

To multiply in algebra you simply ADD the exponents of the same variables.

`5d^2r` cannot be simplified on its own.

`3d xx4d^3 = 12d^4`

If these two expressions were meant to be multiplied together the product would be:

`5d^2r xx 12d^4 = 60d^6r`